When auscultation of breath sounds in a patient complaining of shortness of breath reveals wheezing, which of the following is responsible for this finding?
A) Significant hypoxia
B) Swelling in the throat
C) Bronchiole constriction
D) Mucus in the lungs
Answer: C
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