9th January 2024

A 50-year-old patient has attended general respiratory clinic due to persistent cough.

A 50-year-old patient has attended general respiratory clinic due to persistent cough. His GP requested a chest X-ray, which showed pleural plaques. In the referral letter, the GP mentions that his previous X-ray showed no difference in the plaques. The patient reveals that he has previously had exposure to asbestos, but ‘many years ago.’ What is the appropriate treatment?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.