咳せき上あげる

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

have a coughing fit; sob convulsively

Describes a sudden, uncontrollable burst of coughing or sobbing that makes the body heave. Often used in emotional or physical distress contexts.

• 彼かの女じょは涙なみだで咳せき上あげながら話はなした。

  She spoke while sobbing convulsively through her tears.

• 煙けむりで咳せき上あげてしまった。

  I had a coughing fit from the smoke.