Classical recognisable cough
| Reproduced with permission from Chang AB, Glomb WB. Guidelines for evaluating chronic cough in pediatrics: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines. Chest 2006;129(Suppl):260S–283S. | |
| Barking or brassy cough | Croup, tracheomalacia, habit cough |
| Honking | Psychogenic |
| Paroxysomal (with/without whoop) | Pertussis and parapertussis |
| Staccato | Chlamydia in infants |
| Cough productive of casts | Plastic bronchitis |
| Chronic wet cough especially in mornings | Suppurative lung disease |