A patient has recently recovered from pneumonia. She is on an expectorant for a cough she developed with her pneumonia. She discovers that she now wheezes after jogging in the morn-ing. The physician might suggest:
1. taking an oral bronchodilator before running.
2. using an intranasal steroid nebulizer before running.
3. taking a spray decongestant before running.
4. drinking 2 quarts of water daily.
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The patient should use a humidifier and drink at least 2 quarts of water daily while taking an ex-pectorant. These actions will help to get the mucus out.
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A) rheumatoid arthritis B) sexually transmitted infection C) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease D) infection of the bladder and ureters
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