Understanding Coughs and Respiratory Tract Infections Quiz
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What is the purpose of cough?

  • To increase the possibility of respiratory tract infections
  • To remove secretions or foreign material from the airways (correct)
  • To expel secretions from the respiratory tract
  • To cause upper respiratory tract infections
  • Which duration defines acute cough?

  • 2 weeks or less
  • 1 week or less
  • 4 weeks or less
  • 3 weeks or less (correct)
  • What does clear or whitish sputum indicate?

  • Mucoid sputum (correct)
  • Presence of tuberculosis
  • Upper respiratory tract infections
  • Family history of eczema, asthma, hay fever
  • What are classical symptoms of tuberculosis?

    <p>Chronic cough and associated fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done for cases with a family history of eczema, asthma, hay fever?

    <p>Further investigations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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