 In this study, it was found that chronic cough is prevalent in China, affecting approximately 3.6% of the population. It was also observed to be more common among people aged 50 years or older, those with cocked and those with small airway dysfunction, sad. People with chronic cough have a lower quality of life, as well as higher rates of emergency visits and hospitalizations. This suggests that chronic cough should not be overlooked, and that further research into its causes and treatments is needed. This article was authored by Ke Wuhuang, Xiaoying Jiu, Ting Yang, and others.