Acute Cough

Non-chest sign associated causes:

• Viral upper respiratory tract infection
• Common cold
• Pharyngitis
• Croup
• Otitis media

Chest sign associated causes:

• Asthma exacerbation
• Viral-induced wheeze
• Bronchiolitis
• Pneumonia

Rare causes:

• Primary ciliary dyskinesia: moist, persistent cough since birth
• Cystic fibrosis: associated GI symptoms and failure to thrive