You have responded to a park where you find a 23-year-old female sitting on a bench near a running trail.She states that she has been running for the past 30 minutes,and all of a sudden she cannot catch her breath.She states that this has never happened before and she usually runs 5 miles a day.Your assessment reveals that she is flushed,her pulse is fast and weak,her respirations are fast and she is wheezing,and she has hives on her arms and chest.She is most likely suffering from which of the following?

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The presentation of sudden shortness of breath, wheezing, hives, and a fast, weak pulse suggest an anaphylactic reaction. The fact that the symptoms appeared during a run could indicate an allergic reaction to a trigger or allergen encountered during the run. Heat stroke typically presents with hot, dry skin, altered mental status, and a high body temperature. Hyperventilation syndrome may cause fast respirations but is unlikely to cause the other symptoms described.

You Have Responded to a Park Where You Find a 23-Year-Old