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brassy cough Etymology: AS, brase, brassy, cohhetan, to cough a high-pitched cough caused by irritation of the recurrent pharyngeal nerve or by pressure on the trachea. brassy cough Chest medicine A non-productive 'metallic' cough heard in children with acute bacterial or viral laryngotracheitis, often accompanied by inspiratory stridor and respiratory distress. Cf Whooping cough. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Croup is characterized by a brassy cough that sounds rather like a seal barking. |
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