A Young Woman With Recurrent Episodes of Fever and Cough

CASE PRESENTATION: A 19-year-old woman presented to pulmonary clinic with recurrent episodes of fevers and productive cough over the last 2 years. She was diagnosed with several episodes of respiratory infection that required antibiotic therapy. Her symptoms improved transiently after antibiotic therapy. However, symptoms continued to recur every 1 to 2 months. She denied any close TB contacts or travel outside the United States. She was a nonsmoker and had no history of immunodeficiency. There was no history of cystic fibrosis or any foreign body aspiration.

Automated summary

The 19-year-old female patient has been experiencing recurrent fevers and productive coughs for the past 2 years, requiring antibiotic therapy. Other than being a nonsmoker with no history of immunodeficiency, she does not have any other significant medical conditions.