During a health screening, a 35-year-old presents with a persistent dry cough and mild shortness of breath. Which of the following questions would be most pertinent to ask in the history taking? A. "Do you have any allergies?" B. "Have you had any recent travel history?" C. "Is there a family history of asthma?" D. "Have you been exposed to airborne irritants at work?"

During a health screening, a 35-year-old presents with a persistent dry cough and mild shortness of breath. Which of the following questions would be most pertinent to ask in the history taking? A. "Do you have any allergies?" B. "Have you had any recent travel history?" C. "Is there a family history of asthma?" D. "Have you been exposed to airborne irritants at work?"

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