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Cough that leads to vomiting

Coughing that leads to vomiting (post-tussive emesis) happens when severe coughing fits stimulate the gag reflex or increase abdominal pressure enough to cause vomiting. It is especially common in children and with conditions like whooping cough. The vomiting is secondary to the cough itself rather than a primary stomach problem.

Common Causes of Cough that leads to vomiting

  • Whooping cough (pertussis)
  • Asthma (severe coughing fits)
  • Post-nasal drip with thick mucus
  • Gastro-oesophageal reflux
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

When to Seek Urgent Medical Care for Cough that leads to vomiting

These signs may indicate a serious problem — don't wait, seek medical care right away:

  • See a doctor if coughing to the point of vomiting is frequent, produces blood, is accompanied by a whooping sound when breathing in, weight loss, or occurs in a young infant.

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