expectoration

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Expectoration should be received into a sputum-cup containing 1-20 carbolic acid, and all handkerchiefs when soiled should be similarly treated.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde by Various

Expectoration is largely dependent on imitation, sometimes conscious, of course, but often quite unconscious.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

The Oppression and Anguish cease at once; the Fever abates; the Cough however commonly continues, tho' with less Violence, and without any Expectoration.

From Advice to the people in general, with regard to their health by Tissot, S. A. D. (Samuel Auguste David)

Expectoration of blood is similarly one of the last symptoms, exhibited only when too late for remedial measures.

From Rural Hygiene by Ogden, Henry N. (Henry Neely)

The Respiration is also somewhat oppressed, but especially at the Return of this Paroxysm, with a Cough now and then; though without any Pain in the Breast, and without any Expectoration, or coughing up.

From Advice to the people in general, with regard to their health by Tissot, S. A. D. (Samuel Auguste David)