A 5-year-old woman presents with dry cough and progressive breathlessness of two years duration. Examination reveals clubbing, cyanosis and bibasilar crepts. What is the probable diagnosis –
Correct Answer: Interstitial lung disease
Description: Interstitial lung diseases like pulmonary fibrosis are characterised by the the presence of exeional dyspnea,a nonproductive cough,and bi-basilar inspiratory crackles with or without digital clubbing.Cyanosis can be present due to respiratory compromise. Ref:Harrison's med:18th edition,page no:2165.
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