A 27 yeаr-оld heаlthy wоmаn presents with fatigue, mild dyspnea, and a cоugh which is non-productive for the past week. She has also had a runny nose and sore throat. Her 2 year-old son has been sick with a similar illness. In your office, she is afebrile, has a normal ear, nose and throat examination and clear lungs. Which of the following statements is most accurate about this patient?
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