A 35-year-old nonsmoker presents with a chronic, nonproductive cough for the last 8 weeks. Chest examination is normal, and CXR is clear. Asthma has b...

Question

A 35-year-old nonsmoker presents with a chronic, nonproductive cough for the last 8 weeks. Chest examination is normal, and CXR is clear. Asthma has been ruled out. Which of the following is the most likely cause of his chronic cough?

Accepted Answer

Postnasal drip

Answer

Tuberculosis

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COPD

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Lung cancer

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Pneumothorax

MCQ (SBA): Respiratory medicine

A 35-year-old nonsmoker presents with a chronic, nonproductive cough for the last 8 weeks. Chest examination is normal, and CXR is clear. Asthma has been ruled out. Which of the following is the most likely cause of his chronic cough?