What is the most likely cause of chronic bronchitis in a 25-year-old?
a. Chronic asthma
b. Air pollution
c. Cigarette smoke
d. Recurrent pneumonias
ANS: C
The most likely cause of chronic bronchitis is cigarette smoke. Chronic bronchitis in such a pa-tient is not commonly associated with chronic asthma. Air pollution and recurrent infections may contribute, but smoking is the most common cause.
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