cough
To expel air from the lungs suddenly and noisily, often to keep the respiratory passages free of irritating material.
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sneeze
To expel air forcibly from the mouth and nose in an explosive, spasmodic involuntary action chiefly resulting from irritation of the nasal mucous membrane.
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cold
A viral infection characterised by inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the upper respiratory passages and usually accompanied by malaise, fever, chills, coughing, and sneezing. Also called common cold.
* With thanks to The Free Dictionary for the definitions, and to my beloved Martin for the germs - please can you take them away now . . .
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