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CASE STUDY:
53-year-old Female with SOB and Nonproductive Cough
CLINICAL INFORMATION
History of Present Illness
- Married
- Employed as support staff in a hospital dietary department
- History of hypertension, otherwise previously healthy
- Treated for TB exposure in 1980
- Previous smoker (18 pack years)
Past Medical History
Current Medications
- Diltiazem
- Cyclobenzaprine
- Meloxicam
- Medroxyprogesterone
- Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone
- Atorvastatin
Please note: It is always very important in the context of undiagnosed interstitial lung disease to take a careful history, and drug history exposure in particular. There are many fairly common agents, which uncommonly can cause interstitial lung disease. More information can be found at www.pneumotox.com or www.FDA.gov.
Patient History
 Family History
Social History
Physical Exam
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