A school-age child had an upper respiratory infection for several days and then began having a persistent dry, hacking cough that was worse at night. The cough has become productive in the past 24 hours. This is most suggestive of which of the following?

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The progression from a dry, hacking cough to a productive cough following an upper respiratory infection is most indicative of bronchitis. Bronchitis involves inflammation of the bronchial tubes, which can lead to coughing spells accompanied by mucus production.

A School-Age Child Had an Upper Respiratory Infection for Several