The best replacement for coughing is sneezing.

The best alternatives to coughing are rated as following:
★★★★★  sneezing
★★★★★  bending over
★★★★  choking
★★★★  gagging when swallowing
★  heart problems
★  breathing
  straining

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Speaking about coughing, one probably shouldn't forget about phlegm.

Other search terms related to coughing and their ratings are:
★★★★★ phlegm
★★★ allergies
★★★ asthma
★ congestion
★ having a cold
★ bronchitis
★ wheezing
shortness of breath
gagging
sputum
You have in mind a companion for coughing and it is not yet here? Propose!



Google Trends

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coughing
sneezing
bending over