A 25-year-old male presents with chronic bronchitis of 5 months' duration.When obtaining the patient's history,which of the following findings is most likely to cause this condition?
A) Chronic asthma
B) Air pollution
C) Cigarette smoke
D) Recurrent pneumonias

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The most likely cause of chronic bronchitis is cigarette smoke.
The most likely cause of chronic bronchitis is cigarette smoke,not chronic asthma.
Air pollution may contribute,but smoking is the most common cause.
Recurrent infections could contribute,but smoking is the most common cause.

A 25-Year-Old Male Presents with Chronic Bronchitis of 5 Months