A patient is coughing and producing a wheezing sound as she breathes; she also has a fever. She goes to the doctor who listens to her chest, takes X-rays of her chest, and determines that she probably has something called croup. Which of the following are the facts in this scenario?

A. The patient is coughing, wheezing, and has a fever.
B. The patient probably has croup.
C. The patient probably has whooping cough.
D. The patient probably needs antibiotics.


Answer: A. The patient is coughing, wheezing, and has a fever.

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