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 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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