29th April 2024

A 50-year-old woman presents to her GP with a two-week history of a persistent cough following a recent upper respiratory tract infection.

A 50-year-old woman presents to her GP with a two-week history of a persistent cough following a recent upper respiratory tract infection. She reports that the cough is productive with clear sputum and is worse in the morning. She has no history of smoking and denies any shortness of breath, chest pain, or fever. On examination, her temperature is 37.1°C, and chest auscultation reveals widespread wheezing.

Which is the most likely diagnosis?