Some symptoms may require urgent medical evaluation. Know when to seek emergency care.
Wheezing is a high-pitched whistling sound made while breathing, usually when exhaling. It indicates narrowed airways and can be a symptom of asthma, allergies, or other respiratory conditions.
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Wheezing presents as: • High-pitched whistling sound when breathing • Tightness in chest • Difficulty exhaling • Shortness of breath • Coughing may accompany wheezing
Wheezing when breathing out, typical of asthma or COPD.
Wheezing when breathing in, suggests upper airway obstruction.
High-pitched breathing sound indicating upper airway blockage.
Airway inflammation and narrowing causing wheezing.
Airway constriction from allergens causing wheezing.
Chronic bronchitis or emphysema causing wheezing.
Inflammation of bronchial tubes.
Something stuck in airway causing obstruction.
Wheezing can be caused by allergies, infections (bronchitis, pneumonia), COPD, GERD, smoking, foreign object in airway, or vocal cord dysfunction. Evaluation is needed to determine the cause.
Seek emergency care for wheezing with difficulty speaking, blue lips, severe shortness of breath, no relief from rescue inhaler, or wheezing with fever or chest pain.
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January 2025
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Internal Medicine Physician
Internal Medicine
Dr. Rodriguez is a board-certified internist with expertise in primary care and preventive medicine.
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