Wheezing, a high-pitched whistling sound, is produced when you breathe through narrowed or obstructed respiratory airways. This sound is heard clearly when you exhale. Due to the obstructed airways, breathing can become difficult and you can also have a feeling of tightness in the chest . Additionally, it can cause a feeling of giddiness as well as lack of energy, due to reduced oxygen in the body. Wheezing is not a health problem in itself. In fact, it is a symptom that can occur with many health conditions, including acute bronchitis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary edema (a buildup of fluid in the air sacs of the lungs), tracheobronchitis (inflammation of the windpipe and bronchi) and dysfunction of the vocal cords, to name a few. If you suffer from wheezing for a long time, it can get worse and degrade your quality of life by affecting your sleep and making you feel tired and irritated. It is important to get the problem solved a...
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