Wheeze

About- Wheezing is a high-pitched whistling sound made while breathing. 
Causes-

Wheezing occurs due to Inflammation and narrowing of the airway in any location, from the throat out into the lungs. Several medical conditions which can lead to wheezing are:
 Allergies
 Anaphylaxis 
 Asthma
 Bronchiectasis
 Bronchiolitis 
 Bronchitis
 Childhood asthma
 COPD 
 Emphysema
 Epiglottitis 
 Foreign object inhaled
 Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
 Heart failure
 Lung cancer
 Certain Medications such as aspirin
 Obstructive Sleep apnea
 Pneumonia
 Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
 Respiratory tract infection
 Smoking
 Vocal cord dysfunction
 
Specialists to visit
 Pulmonologist
 General Physician

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References-
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com

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