An awake but confused patient experiencing an allergic reaction begins to exhibit stridorous respirations. The EMT knows that the underlying condition responsible for this presentation is:

A) constriction of the small airways.
B) spasm of the lower airway.
C) swelling to the upper airway.
D) loss of the gag reflex.


C

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