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You are called to the local park on a hot summer day for an 8-year-old child in respiratory distress. The child can barely speak and appears to be getting sleepy. Vital signs are blood pressure 90/60, pulse 120, and respiratory rate 32. Your physical exam reveals a swollen tongue, inspiratory stridor, wheezing, and hives on the neck and chest. What condition do you suspect?

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Answer:

Anaphylaxis

Explanation:

The child is in emergency condition. Swollen tongue, wheezing and hives with respiratory distress are symptoms of the anaphylaxis (an allergic reaction). Most possibly the boy is stung by an insect or it can be from pollen in the park.

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