Question of the Week

For February 9, 2021

A 30-year-old man presents to the emergency department with a productive cough and dyspnea on exertion for the past week. He has had no fevers, hemoptysis, or post-tussive emesis. He is up to date on all vaccinations, including seasonal influenza and Covid-19. On physical examination, he is in no distress. His temperature is 37.0°C, his heart rate is 80 beats per minute, and his respiratory rate is 14 breaths per minute. Scattered wheezes are auscultated over both lung bases. His chest radiograph is negative for any consolidation. Testing for influenza and SARS-CoV-2 is negative.

Which one of the following management approaches is most appropriate for this patient?

Azithromycin
Inhaled albuterol
Levofloxacin
Oseltamivir
Doxycycline

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