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BACKGROUND
A 34-year-old man presents to the hospital with a persistent dry cough and dyspnea. The patient also has symptoms of fatigue, weight loss, and fever. He is a heavy smoker. What is the diagnosis?
Hint
Cigarette smoking is strongly associated with this diagnosis.
Author: Sat Sharma, MD
Associate Professor, University of Manitoba, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Medicine
eMedicine Editor: Bruce Maycher, MD
University of Manitoba
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