A patient admitted with an inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi also could be said to have
A) nasopharyngitis
B) laryngotracheobronchitis
C) coccidioidomycosis
D) laryngitis

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Laryngotracheobronchitis refers to inflammation in the larynx, trachea, and bronchi, which matches the patient's condition described in the question. Nasopharyngitis refers to inflammation in the nasal passages and pharynx, not necessarily involving the lower respiratory tract. Coccidioidomycosis is a fungal infection that primarily affects the lungs, but does not necessarily involve inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi. Laryngitis refers specifically to inflammation of the larynx, not necessarily involving the trachea and bronchi.

A Patient Admitted with an Inflammation of the Larynx, Trachea