Nonproductive Cough

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RESPIRATORY: He complains of a nonproductive cough. Denies any shortness of breath or difficulty breathing with or without exertion.
GASTROINTESTINAL: Denies any abdominal pain or discomfort. Denies any nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, anorexia or melena.
GENITOURINARY: Denies any burning, difficulty urinating or incontinence. He denies any noted hematuria or penile discharge. He indicates no history of sexually transmitted diseases. Denies any changes in bowel or bladder control.
NEUROLOGICAL: He denies any complaints of headache, head pressure, syncope, dizziness, paralysis, ataxia, numbness or tingling in extremities. Denies any abnormal movements, seizures or paresthesias.
MUSCULOSKELETAL: Denies any muscle pain, joint pain,

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