The Cough and Airways Research Group (CARG) is a team of scientists, nurses and doctors. The lead person is respiratory paediatrician Professor Anne Chang. The team collaborates actively with others from many institutions in Qld, interstate and internationally. The primary focus, through multiple ongoing studies, is to shed light on the aetiology, progression, specific infections and optimum treatment of acute and chronic cough, protracted bacterial bronchitis and bronchiectasis. Importantly the studies are also increasing understanding of impact of these respiratory conditions on the quality of life of children and families and the economic cost to families and health agencies. Indigenous respiratory health and Indigenous respiratory reference values are also focus areas of CARG research.