A middle-aged patient is seen in the clinic for a continuing cough after recovering from the flu "a few weeks ago." What should the nurse suspect is occurring with this patient?

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A persistent cough after the flu is most likely due to tracheobronchitis, which is inflammation of the trachea and bronchi. Viral pneumonia may also cause cough, but it is less likely since the patient has already recovered from the flu. Sinus infection or otitis media may cause nasal congestion and earache, respectively, but are less likely to be the cause of a continuing cough.

A Middle-Aged Patient Is Seen in the Clinic for a Continuing