Your patient is a 31-year-old male who is experiencing dyspnea, nausea, and angioedema that started 5 minutes after being stung by a yellow jacket. What chemical in his system was released that is directly responsible for these symptoms?

A) Leukotrienes
B) Epinephrine
C) Histamine
D) Diphenhydramine

Answer: C) Histamine

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