A school-age child had an upper respiratory tract 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.What is this description most suggestive of?
A) Bronchitis
B) Bronchiolitis
C) Viral-induced asthma
D) Acute spasmodic laryngitis

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Bronchitis is characterized by these symptoms and occurs in children older than 6 years of age.Bronchiolitis is rare in children younger than 2 years.Asthma is a chronic inflammation of the airways that may be exacerbated by a virus.Acute spasmodic laryngitis occurs in children between 3 months and 3 years.

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