Which of the following explains why a patient may experience difficulty breathing during anaphylaxis?
A) Allergens bind to hemoglobin, preventing it from carrying oxygen.
B) Swelling of the airway tissues causes difficulty breathing.
C) Allergens clump together and block blood flow through the lungs.
D) Swelling in the brain decreases the respiratory drive.
B
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