Wheezing is a high-pitched whistling sound during breathing. It occurs when air flows through narrowed breathing tubes.
Sibilant rhonchi
Wheezing is a sign that a person may be having breathing problems. The sound of wheezing is most obvious when breathing out (exhaling), but may be heard when taking a breath (inhaling).
Wheezing most often comes from the small breathing tubes (bronchial tubes) deep in the chest, but it may be due to a blockage in larger...
Read moreDoc, I get sick every Christmas and end up missing a few days of work. I take my family out to pick a live tree the weekend after... Read more »
New Asthma NIH guidelines recommend early intervention in controlling inflammation associated with asthma. Inhaled steroids are... Read more »
Today I would like to discuss quick-relief inhalers. Asthma patients, even if on a good combination of medications, need quick-relief... Read more »
Many patients are prescribed inhaled corticosteroids for asthma control. With good reason, patients are concerned about the long term... Read more »
Readers of this site have asked several important questions about the use of quick relief medications - both over-the-counter (OTC) and... Read more »
Doc, I get sick every Christmas and end up missing a few days of work. I take my family out to pick a live tree the weekend after Thanksgiving every... Read more »
Read the full text of Some Asthmatics Are Good Actors and leave a comment! Read all of Rick Frea's Posts Visit Respiratory Therapy Cave, Rick... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Obstructed airway; Blocked airwaySymptomsChokingCoughingNo breathing or breathing trouble (respiratory distress)WheezingHowever, in some cases, only... Read more »
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes the airways (bronchi) to produce excess mucus and close, making breathing difficult.... Read more »
This is a study to compare the safety and effectiveness of a combination of prandial inhaled insulin and metformin with the inhaled insulin and a... Read more »