Unraveling a Mysterious Chronic Cough

Case study of a chronic cough with wheezing, unresponsive to Antibiotics and bronchodilators. Discover the diagnosis behind these persistent respiratory symptoms.

Eosinophilic bronchitis


A 43-year-old woman had an 8-month history of non-productive cough, unresponsive to antibiotic treatment. Physical exam showed bilateral wheezing, and pulmonary function tests showed obstructive disease, unresponsive to bronchodilators. Bronchoscopy revealed the following. What is the most likely diagnosis?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Bronchial polyposis
Bronchial tuberculosis
Pulmonary sarcoidosis
Tracheal inhalation injury
Eosinophilic bronchitis

Airway Inflammation, Chronic Cough, Eosinophilic bronchitis, Glucocorticoids, Pulmonology

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