You have been called for a 3-year-old male who is "not breathing right." Aside from a notable expiratory wheeze, which one of the following would be cause for most concern?

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C) Prolonged and forced expiration is most concerning because it indicates an increased effort to breathe and potential airway obstruction, which is a sign of severe respiratory distress in the context of wheezing.

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