For what reason do patients with interstitial lung disease most commonly seek medical care?
a. Excessive mucus production
b. Hacking cough resulting in chest cage pain
c. Progressive exertional dyspnea
d. Severe wheezing and sense of breathless-ness
ANS: C
An exertional breathlessness (dyspnea) and a nonproductive cough are the most common reasons patients seek medical attention.
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