Wheezing
Wheezing is a form of breathing difficulty that can be very serious. Any form of wheezing, shortness of breath, or stridor (noisy breathing) can be a medical emergency. Top of the list of causes for wheezing are a number of potentially fatal diseases such as: asthma attack, whooping cough, epiglottitis
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Wheezing: A raspy or whistling sound heard when someone takes a breath in or out. It may be a sign of airway constriction of obstruction.
...Source: RDCRN (NCATS/NIH)1
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Causes
Wheezing is a hallmark symptom of asthma, and asthma tends to be the first thought. An asthma attack certainly needs to be considered, in patients with known asthma, and in patients with as yet undiagnosed asthma. Read more about: Asthma
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Causes of Wheezing
In older adults, COPD can sometimes be confused with asthma. If you have shortness of breath, wheezing, or other problems breathing, your doctor will be able to tell if you have COPD, asthma, or another condition.
...Source: NIA (NIH)2
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Causes List for Wheezing
Possible causes of Wheezing (or similar symptoms) may include:3
- AAT deficiency (wheezing)
- Acute Bronchitis (wheezing)
- Adder snake bite (wheezing)
- Airborne allergies (Wheezing, causes wheezing)
- Airway injury (Stridor, Wheezing)
- Airway obstruction (Stridor)
- Allergic asthma (wheezing)
- Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (wheezing)
- Allergies (Wheezing, causes wheezing)
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (wheezing)
- Anaphylactic Shock ...
Similar Symptoms
Is it wheezing? Wheezing is a characteristic particular type of breathing symptom. There are a number of other similar symptoms:
- Stridor (noisy breathing)
- Rapid breathing
- Shallow breathing
- Labored breathing
- Choking
- Asphyxiation
And the general related symptoms include:
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References
- Source: RDCRN (NCATS/NIH): rarediseasesnetwork.org/ cms/ rld/ Learn-More/ Glossary
- Source: NIA (NIH): nia.nih.gov/ health/ understanding-lung-problems
- Source: Algorithmically Generated List
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Note: This site is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. See your doctor or other qualified medical professional for all your medical needs.