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– Any recent foreign travel? No.
– Any recent medications? No.
– Any pets or animal exposure? No.
– Any concerns about moulds in the environment? Yes.
The school he attends is dusty and there is a lot of mould .
Any pattern to the symptoms? Yes.
The symptoms are better at the weekend and worse during the school week. He often comes home from school feeling unwell.
ANSWER
The following information should be sought on history:– Any recent foreign travel? No.
– Any recent medications? No.
– Any pets or animal exposure? No.
– Any concerns about moulds in the environment? Yes.
The school he attends is dusty and there is a lot of mould .
Any pattern to the symptoms? Yes.
The symptoms are better at the weekend and worse during the school week. He often comes home from school feeling unwell.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS AT THIS POINT?
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