Answer: coughing

AnswerCrossword Clue
COUGHINGPainful activity for one with a sore throat
coughingCOUGH, to expel air from the lungs noisily
coughing(of an engine) Make a sudden harsh noise, esp. as a sign of malfunction
coughingForce (something, esp. blood) out of the lungs or throat by coughing
coughingSay something in a harsh, abrupt way
coughingExpel air from the lungs with a sudden sharp sound