There are various types of cough, based on the type one can suspect the underlying conditions.

These can be discussed in exams as well

Dry cough

• Acute pleurisy
• Croup

Wet cough

• Bronchiectasis
• Lung abscess
• Lobar pneumonia

Brassy cough

• Laryngeal carcinoma

Spluttering cough

• Tracheoesophageal fistula
• Barking cough
• Epiglottitis

Foul smelling cough

• Bronchiectasis
• Lung abscess