A Patient Is Seen in the Clinic with COPD

A patient is seen in the clinic with COPD. Which information given by the patient would help most in confirming a diagnosis of chronic bronchitis?

A) The patient tells the nurse about a family history of bronchitis.
B) The patient denies having any respiratory problems until the last 6 months.
C) The patient's history indicates a 40 pack-year cigarette history.
D) The patient complains about having a productive cough every winter for 2 months.

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