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This is a progressive and restrictive lung disease. It often presents in male patients around the age of 70 and is more common in smokers. Dry cough, shortness of breath and fatigue are classic symptoms alongside cyanosis and end-inspiratory crackles as signs.
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a
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
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This is an autosomal recessive condition often detected in neonates. It is a multisystem disorder although respiratory features including chronic sinusitis and thick mucus are common.
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c
Cystic fibrosis
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Lung cancer usually presents with red-flag symptoms such as weight loss and haemoptysis, however, it is always important to consider malignancy as a differential diagnosis.
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d
Lung cancer
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This is an abnormal build-up of fluid in the pleural cavity and patients may present with dyspnoea, reduced exercise tolerance and chest pain.
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Pleural effusion
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This is an infection of the upper airway and is more common in children. It presents with a seal-bark cough.
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b
Croup
Concept
Chapter
2693
3693
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Topic
132
Respiratory
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A 70-year-old male presents to his GP with a dry cough and dyspnoea. He has been a smoker since he was 16. He has no weight loss or haemoptysis. On examination, end-inspiratory crackles are heard.

Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
a