Table 3. Breakdown of GERD-associated cough to gender.
GERD, Gastroesophageal reflux disease.
| Gender | Number of Patients With GERD | Percentage of Patients With GERD |
| Female | 15,580/282,272 | 5.5% |
| Male | 8,222/174,762 | 4.7% |
| Total | 23,802/457,105 | 5.2% |
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