What symptoms are most common in the patient with interstitial lung disease?
a. Exertional dyspnea and nonproductive cough
b. Exertional dyspnea and wheezing
c. Nonproductive cough and wheezing
d. Productive cough and increased sputum production
ANS: A
An exertional breathlessness (dyspnea) and a nonproductive cough are the most common reasons patients seek medical attention.
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