Why does an infant's respiratory distress from choanal atresia seem to lessen when the infant cries?
A) Because the anterior nares widen more
B) Because the infant breathes more through the mouth
C) Because the infant is able to generate a stronger inspiratory effort
D) Because accessory muscles of ventilation help stabilize the chest wall
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