A bee stung little Bobby. He experiences itching, erythema, and respiratory distress caused by laryngeal edema and vascular collapse. In the emergency department, Bobby is diagnosed with

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The symptoms of itching, erythema, respiratory distress, laryngeal edema, and vascular collapse are all indicative of an anaphylactic reaction, which is a severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening if not treated immediately. Allergic rhinitis and sinusitis are not associated with such severe systemic symptoms, and while asthma may cause respiratory distress, it does not typically cause the other symptoms described.

A Bee Stung Little Bobby