our patient is a​ 6-year-old male who appears very​ anxious, is using increased effort during​ expiration, and has a fever. He is wheezing and has a respiratory rate of 34. The​ patient's skin is very warm and dry. He does not have any cyanosis. The child is drooling and his mother states that he complained of a sore throat and pain on swallowing earlier in the afternoon. Which of the following conditions is most likely causing the​ patient's distress?
A.COPD
B.Cystic fibrosis
C.Epiglottitis
D.Pneumonia