Question

A 65-year-old woman presents with a 3-month history of persistent cough. She is a non-smoker and is not taking an ACE inhibitor. She has no other symptoms. Physical examination is normal. What is the most appropriate initial investigation?

Accepted Answer

Chest X-ray

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Spirometry

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Full blood count

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CT thorax

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Trial of inhaled corticosteroids

Practice question

A 65-year-old woman presents with a 3-month history of persistent cough. She is a non-smoker and is not taking an ACE inhibitor. She has no other symptoms. Physical examination is normal. What is the most appropriate initial investigation?