Nov 2, 2024 · Wheezing is a high-pitched whistling sound made while breathing. Wheezing may occur while breathing out, also known as expiration, or while breathing in, also known as inspiration. It may …

Nov 2, 2024 · This high-pitched whistling sound made while breathing is often caused by asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, but there are many other causes.

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Nov 2, 2024 · Mild wheezing that occurs along with symptoms of a cold or upper respiratory infection does not always need to be treated. See a healthcare professional if you don't know why you're …

Jan 6, 2024 · Cardiac asthma is not a form of asthma. It's a type of coughing or wheezing that occurs with left heart failure. Depending on how severe the symptoms are, this wheezing can be a medical …

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Aug 11, 2025 · Exercise-induced asthma happens when the airways narrow or squeeze during or after physical activity. It causes shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing and other symptoms during or …

Apr 11, 2025 · A healthcare professional can generally diagnose a common cold by a baby's symptoms. For a possible bacterial infection or other condition, a chest X-ray or other tests can rule out other …

Apr 11, 2025 · A common cold in a baby is a viral infection in the nose and throat. A stuffy and runny nose are the main symptoms of a cold. All babies are likely to get the common cold. That's partly …

Dec 7, 2024 · A vascular ring can affect breathing and swallowing. Surgery is usually needed to treat a vascular ring. A related condition is a vascular sling. In this condition, a blood vessel off the aorta …