Coughing & Vomiting: Understanding Emesis and Its Causes

The medical term for coughing until you vomit is emesis. Emesis is the act of vomiting or throwing up. It is a reflex action that is triggered by the irritation of the throat or stomach. Coughing is a forceful expulsion of air from the lungs, often accompanied by a sound. When coughing is severe, it can cause the stomach to contract and expel its contents, resulting in vomiting.