A patient who has been feeling more anxious since the recent and unexpected death of his wife is experiencing an acute asthma attack. Rank the following events in the most likely order of occurrence. Standard Text: Click and drag the options below to move them up or down.

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The patient likely experiences an acute asthma attack due to the release of inflammatory mediators and activation of inflammatory cells. This would cause the patient to feel like his throat is closing off and difficulty breathing. As the attack continues, respiratory rate increases and oxygen saturation level falls. It is possible that the patient unknowingly ingested a product with aspirin among its ingredients, which could trigger the attack. Finally, the patient is taken to the hospital via ambulance and treated with medication.

A Patient Who Has Been Feeling More Anxious Since the Recent