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cough syncope
Etymology: AS, cohhetan + Gk, syncope, fainting a temporary loss of consciousness during coughing. The coughing increases the intrathoracic pressure enough to impede venous return, thereby interfering with normal blood flow to the brain. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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ABSTRACT: Cough syncope occurs primarily in middle-aged male smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). |
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