18th August 2020

A 70-year-old woman has been suffering for some time with a chronic cough and purulent mucus production

A 70-year-old woman has been suffering for some time with a chronic cough and purulent mucus production. The woman has no fever nor any other respiratory symptoms, does not smoke, has no allergies, but she has a history of frequent respiratory infections. Her GP sends her for a chest x-ray (CXR). The CXR shows the “tram track” sign and peripheral opacities. What is the woman’s most likely condition?

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