The process by which a mass of mucus and blood may be coughed up from the bronchial passages. Sometimes related to excessive cocaine abuse.
by Clapham-junction June 9, 2009
Refers to da often-moderately-painful experience dat follows an especially "heavy-duty" cough, burp, sneeze, etc. --- a small amount of stomach-acid will travel upwards into the throat and create an acrid burning sensation.
Shortly after consuming a large meal is one of the most notorious times for a bronchial backfire to occur; it's wise to have a large glass of water or milk handy to hastily swig from in case of mishaps like this.
by QuacksO June 13, 2019
A device which can be inserted down a tracheal tube after tracheal intubation so as to block off the right or left main bronchus of the lungs in order to be able to achieve a controlled one sided ventilation of the lungs in thoracic surgery.
by Overall1728 September 24, 2023
by Mike Toshler January 7, 2017
Any of the loud offensive throat-sounds made by the respiratory and/or digestive system, such as belches, retches, wheezes, etc.
John went through a long litany of rough/distressed sounds from his throat and lungs, but I think it was just a lot of bronchial b.s. designed to change the subject so that he wouldn't hafta answer embarrassing/difficult questions.
by QuacksO May 14, 2019