Approach to a cough (pediatrics) Quiz: Ace Your Exams
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A 10-year-old boy is brought to the clinic due to a cough that has persisted for the past six weeks. A caregiver reports that the cough is worse at night and when lying flat, and that the child occasionally wakes up gasping for air. Additional symptoms include fatigue, decreased appetite, and intermittent chest discomfort. There is no history of fever, recent illness, weight loss, or known exposure to sick contacts. Temperature is 36.9°C (98.4°F), heart rate is 105/min, respiratory rate is 26/min, blood pressure is 108/68 mmHg, and oxygen saturation is 97% on room air. Physical examination reveals mild jugular venous distension and diminished breath sounds in the upper chest bilaterally without wheezing or crackles. Non-tender cervical and supraclavicular lymphadenopathy is present. No clubbing or peripheral edema is noted. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
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