Which of the following would you expect to hear when auscultating the lungs of a patient having an anaphylactic reaction?

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Wheezing is a common finding in patients having an anaphylactic reaction. It is caused by constriction of the bronchioles, leading to turbulent airflow and a high-pitched whistling sound. Clear, adequate air movement (A) would not be expected in a patient with an allergic reaction. Fine, wet crackles or rales (B) are more commonly heard in patients with fluid in their lungs, such as those with heart failure or pneumonia. Coarse-sounding rhonchi (C) may be heard in patients with bronchitis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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