You are having a hard time getting the past medical history of a patient who is short of breath. Which one of the following pieces of information would lead the EMT to believe that the patient has a history of chronic lung disease, such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis?

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A barrel-shaped chest is a physical finding commonly associated with chronic lung disease, such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis. Aspirin use and tachypneic respirations are not specific to chronic lung disease, and while a persistent cough can be a symptom of chronic lung disease, it is not necessarily indicative of a history of the condition.

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