Why Joke About Coughing During A School Medical?

2 Responses to Why Joke About Coughing During A School Medical?

1. Graham H | 02/16/2010 at 9:29 pm |

   A long time ago when the doctor checked new army recruits he would raise their balls and ask them to cough so he could find out of they had any problems down there.

2. J | 02/16/2010 at 9:44 pm |

   During a check for an inguinal hernia the patient is asked to cough to increase intra-abdominal pressure that, if a hernia existed, would cause the intestine to push into the inguinal ring.