Table 1

Characteristics of patients and controls

No.Age (years)SexCough duration (years)FEV1 (% predicted)
GER 458 (3)4F7.3 (6.3) 89.8 (8.1)
PND 545 (8)3F/2M4.0 (1.1)105.8 (3.4)
Idiopathic1060 (4)5F/5M5.0 (1.5) 94.6 (5.5)
Controls1027 (2)5F/5M107.8 (4.1)
  • Data are present as mean (SE).

  • FEV1 = forced expiratory volume in one second; GER = gastro-oesophageal reflux; PND = post-nasal drip.