Wheezing
A high-pitched whistling sound associated with labored breathing.
What is Wheezing?
Wheezing is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Wheezing that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Wheezing
The following conditions have been associated with Wheezing. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Allergic Asthma
Asthma triggered by allergens such as pollen, dust mites, or pet dander.
Asthma
A chronic inflammatory condition of the airways that causes episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and c...
Bronchial neuroendocrine tumor
Bronchial neuroendocrine tumor is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Bronchitis
Inflammation of the bronchial tubes, usually viral, causing a productive cough that can last several weeks.
COPD
A group of progressive lung diseases, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, that cause airflow obstruction and bre...
Chronic Cough
A cough lasting more than 8 weeks in adults, which can result from many underlying causes.
Chronic graft versus host disease
Chronic graft versus host disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Cocaine intoxication
Cocaine intoxication is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Congenital tracheomalacia
Congenital tracheomalacia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia
Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Diffuse cutaneous mastocytosis
Diffuse cutaneous mastocytosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Eisenmenger syndrome
Eisenmenger syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Wheezing is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.