A 40-year-old male smoker presents with a history of chronic cough. Hehas had symptoms of an upper respiratory illness for a few months since
visiting family in Arizona. Physical exam
is normal. CXR is shown above. The next step in management should be
a. Complete pulmonary function tests
b. Fiberoptic bronchoscopy
c. Percutaneous needle biopsy
d. Observation and repeat CXR in 6 to 8 months
visiting family in Arizona. Physical exam
is normal. CXR is shown above. The next step in management should be
a. Complete pulmonary function tests
b. Fiberoptic bronchoscopy
c. Percutaneous needle biopsy
d. Observation and repeat CXR in 6 to 8 months