The type of cough that brings up fluid or mucus from the lungs is called a(n):

A. nonproductive cough
B. expelled cough
C. dry cough
D. productive cough


d
Rationale: A productive cough brings up fluid or mucus from the lungs. A nonproductive cough is a sudden ejection of air from the lungs and through the mouth that does not expel (produce) mucus or fluid from the throat or lungs.

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