Approach to a cough (subacute and chronic) Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 40-year-old man presents to the primary care clinic due to a dry cough that started five weeks ago. He initially attributed it to “allergies, but the cough has not improved. He also experienced a runny nose, nasal congestion, and frequent throat clearing over this same period. He has not experienced itchy or red eyes, a sour taste in the mouth in the morning, or substernal burning. He has no known medical history, takes no medication, and is not aware of any medication or food allergies. Vital signs are within normal limits. On physical examination, he is well-appearing with no rashes and no conjunctival injection or dischargeTiny amounts of drainage are seen at the posterior oropharynx. The lungs are clear to auscultation. Which of the following additional findings would be present on physical examination? 

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