Your patient has an increased respiratory rate, a productive cough, cyanosis, and cannot answer your questions without pausing for breaths in between responses. You suspect

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The symptoms of increased respiratory rate, productive cough, cyanosis, and difficulty speaking without pausing for breath are indicative of chronic bronchitis, a condition characterized by inflammation of the bronchial tubes and excessive mucus production.

Your Patient Has an Increased Respiratory Rate, a Productive Cough