Question: What is wheezing?
If you or your child have ever gone to the doctor with a cough, he has probably asked you if you have any wheezing. If you aren't quite sure what that means, you've come to the right place.
Answer:
Wheezing is simply a whistling sound made when breathing.
It is commonly heard in the lungs of patients with:
- Asthma
- Croup
- Pneumonia
- Bronchitis
- RSV(children)
- Other respiratory illnesses
Wheezing is usually a sign that there is a problem with the lungs. If you notice wheezing and have never talked to your doctor about it, you should contact him as soon as possible.
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