- Bobby, 25, has had a barking cough x 10 days, or more. It produces purulent sputum, and he complains of low-grade fever, wheezing, and a burning sensation in his chest upon inspiration. Bobby has a normal respiratory rate, normal pulse rate, and no E-to-A changes. The cough seems to worsen at night. Identify 3 differential diagnoses and provide your rationale and Identify your most likely diagnosis, offering 1 pharmaceutical treatment with rationale and 1 non-pharmaceutical treatment with rationale.
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