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What could cause me to cough so hard i vomit?

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Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Several causes: Coughing to the point of vomiting is termed post-tussive emesis. Causes can be certain lung infections such as whooping cough (pertussis) or pneumonia. Asthma is a fairly common cause. Also, if there is a foreign body that has been aspirated, this can generate a cough with a lot of pressure and induce vomiting.

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Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

What could cause me to cough so hard i vomit?

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Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered

Dr Po agreed

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