A 62-Year-Old Man Is Found Dead in His Apartment

A 62-year-old man is found dead in his apartment.  An autopsy shows diffuse cerebral edema, laryngeal edema, and hyperinflated lungs.  Which of the following is the most likely cause of death in this patient?

A) Acute myocardial infarction
B) Anaphylaxis
C) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation
D) Meningococcal meningitis
E) Seizures

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