Patient is a 50 year old male who slipped and fell backwards…

Patient is a 50 year old male who slipped and fell backwards off the curb while walking his dog outside. He did not lose consciousness, but was immediately unable to move his arms or legs and had altered sensation below the neck. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a spinal cord contusion and cord compression between C2 and C4. Patient underwent spinal fusion of C2-C4 and was diagnosed with a C4 spinal cord injury (SCI). Which of the following is most likely?

A middle-aged male complains of a non-productive cough for t…

A middle-aged male complains of a non-productive cough for the past 6 weeks that worsens when he is in a supine position. He reports episodes of heartburn, which he self-treats with an over-the-counter antacid that no longer seems to help his symptoms. He states he chews mints for his “bad breath”. Which of the following is the most likely cause for the patient’s cough?