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. 2014 May 16;111(20):356–363. doi: 10.3238/arztebl.2014.0356

Table 3. Frequent causes of acute cough.

Manifestation Clinical presentation
Acute cough

  • Colds (common cold, URTI) and acute bronchitis

  • Pneumonia

  • Influenza

  • Pertussis

  • Inhaled noxae

  • Acute left heart failure with congestion
Acute and chronic cough

  • COPD (incl. acute exacerbation)

  • Gastroesophageal reflux

  • Upper airway cough syndrome (previously: postnasal drip syndrome)

  • Adverse drug effects

COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; URTI, upper respiratory tract infection