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What Type of Cough Do I Have Quiz

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Understand whether your cough seems dry and irritating or mucus producing in about 10 minutes. Get a clear summary plus a separate check for red flags that may need medical care.
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July 22, 2026
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How the Scales are Structured

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1/15
Clinical Review Signals (CRS)
This scale flags self-reported cough-related signals that may warrant clinical review regardless of cough type.
No listed signal
Check-in indicated
Prompt action
0: No listed signal | 12: Check-in indicated | 315: Prompt action
A score of 1 falls in the “Check-in indicated” range, meaning you endorsed at least one clinical review signal noted by this quiz.
example score
4/15
Dry or Irritative Cough Pattern (DoICP)
This scale reflects how strongly your answers align with dry, tickly, or irritation-led cough features.
Few dry features
Mixed dry features
Strong dry pattern
05: Few dry features | 610: Mixed dry features | 1115: Strong dry pattern
A score of 4 falls in the 'Few dry features' range, suggesting your responses do not strongly emphasize a dry or irritation-led cough pattern.
example score
10/15
Mucus-Producing Cough Pattern (MPCP)
This scale reflects how strongly mucus, chest congestion, and throat-clearing sensations feature in your cough symptoms.
Few mucus features
Mixed mucus features
Strong mucus pattern
05: Few mucus features | 610: Mixed mucus features | 1115: Strong mucus pattern
A score of 10 suggests a mixed mucus pattern, where some cough episodes involve mucus or congestion but it is not the dominant feature.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Lingering Cough Worriers
41%OF USERS
People who have had a cough for days or weeks and want to quickly describe whether it seems dry and irritating or more mucus-producing while checking for red flags.
Cold or Allergy Sufferers
34%OF USERS
People with a recent cold, post-nasal drip, or seasonal allergies who are trying to make sense of throat tickle, congestion, and cough type.
Caregivers Checking Symptoms
25%OF USERS
Parents or caregivers comparing cough features in a child or family member and looking for guidance on when to seek medical attention.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Once you complete the test, your results are compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Clinical Review Signals (CRS)
Clinical Review Signals (CRS)
Average
4.1
Normal range
2.26
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15
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Dry or Irritative Cough Pattern (DoICP)
Dry or Irritative Cough Pattern (DoICP)
Average
7.9
Normal range
69.8
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15
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Mucus-Producing Cough Pattern (MCP)
Mucus-Producing Cough Pattern (MCP)
Average
8.7
Normal range
6.610.8
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15
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Example Questions From the Test

    • Never or almost never
    • Once in a while
    • During several coughing spells
    • During most coughing spells
    • There is no visible material
    • There is only a thin trace or tiny amount
    • There is a noticeable but limited amount
    • There is a substantial, thick, or repeatedly produced amount
    • A deep feeling of chest congestion
    • No consistent warning sensation
    • An occasional tickle or dry patch in my throat
    • A repeated scratchy, tickling, or burning irritation
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment

What Type of Cough Do I Have Quiz - Symptoms and Signs

This quick, free quiz helps you describe whether your cough has more dry, irritating features or more mucus-producing features, while separately checking signs that may need medical attention. The results are reflective summaries, not a diagnosis or a substitute for an examination. Consult a qualified clinician if your cough persists, worsens, or concerns you. Seek urgent help for severe breathing trouble, blue or gray lips, confusion, fainting, major chest pain, or more than streaks of blood.

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