A teenager is brought to the ER with symptoms of dyspnea, tightness in the chest, cyanosis, and increased pulse rate and respirations. Which diagnosis is supported by these signs and symptoms?

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The symptoms of dyspnea (difficulty breathing), tightness in the chest, cyanosis (bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen), and increased pulse rate and respirations are characteristic of bronchial asthma. Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus, leading to the symptoms described.

A Teenager Is Brought to the ER with Symptoms of Dyspnea