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A child with a history of cystic fibrosis suddenly develops right-sided chest pain and shortness of breath. Physical examination reveals decreased breath sounds on the right side and mediastinal shift to the left side. Most likely diagnosis is:

  • A. Pneumonia
  • B. Asthma exacerbation
  • C. Foreign body aspiration
  • D. Pneumothorax
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Pneumothorax matches unilateral findings and mediastinal shift in cystic fibrosis, per CFF. A-C, E don’t fit.