You arrive on the scene to find a 16-year-old girl with difficulty breathing. She has a history of asthma. She has an inhaler, but it is empty. Which of the following breath sounds would you expect to hear?
A) Wheezing
B) Stridor
C) Gurgling
D) Crackles
Answer: A
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