An 8 year old male, with no significant past medical history, presents to your office with complaints of a cough. It has been waking him up at night and causing him to be short of breath when playing soccer. Currently he has nasal congestion and a sneeze, which he has had for the past week. His mom has tried a humidifier and a natural honey cough medication, but that has not helped. The only medication he takes is Zyrtec. No known allergies. Denies a fever. No vomiting/diarrhea/change in appetite/sleep. No known sick contacts. Listen to recording of a wheezing patient. 1. Document your physical exam for this patient with the anticipated findings. 2. What are your top five differentials? List in order the most likely to the least likely. 3. Following the recommendations for treatment, write a prescription for treatment for this patient. Include education and follow up.
[Answered]: An 8 year old male, with no significant past…
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