George L, Rehman S U, Khan F A
Division of Pulmonary Diseases (Dr. George) and the Department of Medicine (Dr. Khan), Nassau County Medical Center, Stony Brook, NY.
Chest. 2000 Apr;117(4):1200-1. doi: 10.1378/chest.117.4.1200.
The cough is a complex physiologic response designed to protect airways from unwanted secretions and foreign materials. Violent and paroxysmal coughs are associated with many complications. In this article, we will discuss a patient who sustained diaphragmatic rupture as a result of violent coughing. The possible mechanisms of this rare complication are explained.
咳嗽是一种复杂的生理反应,旨在保护气道免受不必要的分泌物和异物的侵害。剧烈和阵发性咳嗽会引发许多并发症。在本文中,我们将讨论一名因剧烈咳嗽导致膈肌破裂的患者。文中解释了这种罕见并发症的可能机制。