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Why Do You Cough?

March 19, 2026·11 min·1 clip

Coughing air moves at 50 miles per hour to knock loose whatever is irritating your airway.

Host Josh explains the science of coughing to young listeners, breaking down how the body's reflex system detects irritants in the airway and triggers a cough to clear them out. The episode uses simple analogies, interactive quizzes, and birthday shoutouts to make anatomy accessible and engaging for children.

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