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

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



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


Answer: A


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