“That level of coughing takes a lot out of you.
It could bring on some pretty bad displays.”
Her coughing is possibly due to severe GERD:
Acid Reflux and Coughing - Healthline
www.healthline.com/health/gerd/coughing
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Jun 21, 2016 - The most common symptom of acid reflux is heartburn, a burning sensation in the lower chest and middle abdomen. Some adults may experience GERD without heartburn as well as additional symptoms. These can include belching, wheezing, difficulty swallowing, or a chronic cough.
Interesting take on it. I suppose it could be that.
I have spells of heartburn once in a while.
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