1 Cough for at least 8 weeks (3 weeks) without wheezing. No wheezing on auscultation of chest
2 Effective response to bronchodilator therapy
Helpful findings: (i) sputum and peripheral blood eosinophilia (the former is especially useful); and (ii) increased airway responsiveness.
Table 4: Simplified diagnostic criteria for cough-variant asthma (must meet criteria 1 and 2)