Objective To explore the characteristics of clinical and pulmonary functional changes in patients with cough van ant asthma (CVA).Methods Clinical changes, pulmonary function changes and/or bronchial responsiveness were measured and analysed in 30 cases with CVA and 20 cases healthy subjects.Results:There is no obvious abnormality on pulmonary function in patients with CVA. The patients of CVA have a high bronchial response.Conclusion It is helpful to measure the pulmonary function and bronchial responsiveness on the diagnosis of CVA.