A 65-year-old man presents with progressive exertional dyspnoea and a dry cough. He has fine bibasal inspiratory crackles and digital clubbing. HRCT c...

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A 65-year-old man presents with progressive exertional dyspnoea and a dry cough. He has fine bibasal inspiratory crackles and digital clubbing. HRCT chest shows subpleural reticular abnormalities and honeycombing. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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Bronchial asthma

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Pulmonary embolism

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Sarcoidosis

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

A 65-year-old man presents with progressive exertional dyspnoea and a dry cough. He has fine bibasal inspiratory crackles and digital clubbing. HRCT chest shows subpleural reticular abnormalities and honeycombing. What is the most likely diagnosis?