hæsta
Hósta is the Icelandic verb meaning to cough. It refers to the reflex action that helps clear the airways by expelling air from the lungs through the vocal cords. The related noun hósti denotes a cough.
Historically, hósta comes from Old Norse hósta and is related to similar terms in other Nordic languages,
Causes of coughing are varied. Most coughs result from viral infections such as the common cold or
Management and treatment depend on the cause and the cough’s severity. For many acute coughs, rest, fluids,