A 28-year-old woman presents with episodic wheeze and cough triggered by viral infections and cat exposure. Spirometry shows FEV1/FVC ratio 0.68 and F...

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A 28-year-old woman presents with episodic wheeze and cough triggered by viral infections and cat exposure. Spirometry shows FEV1/FVC ratio 0.68 and FEV1 70 percent predicted, improving by 18 percent and 350 mL after inhaled salbutamol. What is the most appropriate diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Asthma

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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Bronchiolitis obliterans

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Vocal cord dysfunction

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Normal spirometry and no airway disease

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Asthma

A 28-year-old woman presents with episodic wheeze and cough triggered by viral infections and cat exposure. Spirometry shows FEV1/FVC ratio 0.68 and FEV1 70 percent predicted, improving by 18 percent and 350 mL after inhaled salbutamol. What is the most appropriate diagnosis?