During a health screening, a 35-year-old presents with a persistent dry cough and mild shortness of breath. Which of the following questions would be most pertinent to ask in the history taking? A. "Do you have any allergies?" B. "Have you had any recent travel history?" C. "Is there a family history of asthma?" D. "Have you been exposed to airborne irritants at work?"

A 62-year old, recently widowed male Hispanic patient, KB. was brought in to the emergency department (ED) by his daughter for progressively worsening shortness of breath, fatigue, a lingering non-productive cough, and generalized edema. One month prior, he noticed dyspnea upon exertion, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and malaise, which he attributed to the flu. In the emergency department, he appeared anxious and pale, and had a dry yellow tint to the skin. He denied any chest pain, and he could not recall the last time he urinated. He has history of benign prostatic hyperplasia, diabetes mellitus type 2, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and renal insufficiency for the past two years. His ED assessment findings included: 1+ pedal edema, basilar crackles in the lungs bilaterally, and a scant amount of urine according to a bladder scan. His lab results indicated a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of 12. Based on his subjective and objective symptoms, he was admitted with a diagnosis of…

Begin by introducing the topic of asthma, its prevalence globally or in specific regions.Provide a brief overview of the increase in reported cases.Craft a clear thesis statement that outlines the specific cause-and-effect relationship you'll explore in the paper. Background on Asthma:Define asthma: a chronic respiratory condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to difficulty in breathing.Discuss the symptoms associated with asthma.Present statistical data or trends showcasing the rise in asthma cases over the years.  Potential Causes of the Rise in Asthma Cases:Explore environmental factors:Discuss air pollution and its impact on respiratory health, citing studies or examples linking pollution to increased asthma cases.Highlight the influence of pollen, allergens, and other environmental triggers on asthma development.

if a patient tests positive for a tb test, why will the physician follow up with a chest x-ray of the patient's lungs?