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Important causes of chronic cough in children
| Children younger than 5 years of age | Children older than 5 years of age |
|---|---|
| Infections (viral URI with cough) | Asthma |
| Congenital airway abnormalities such as subglottic stenosis | Infections (viral URI with Cough), sinusitis |
| Protracted bacterial bronchitis | Protracted bacterial bronchitis |
| Foreign body inhalation | Psychogenic cough |
| Asthma | GERD |
| GERD | Post‐nasal drip |
Abbreviation: GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease.
