Wheezing is a high-pitched whistling sound that occurs when you breathe, typically during exhalation but sometimes also when inhaling. It happens when the airways become narrowed or obstructed due to inflammation, mucus buildup, or muscle tightening. Common causes of wheezing include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchitis, allergies, and respiratory infections. Want to pass your TMC Exam? Click the link in our bio and join us! Save this post now for future reference! #T

Wheezing is a high-pitched, whistling sound that occurs during breathing when the airways are partially blocked. Learn more: https://msdmnls.co/3U7h0p3 | MSD Manual Consumer

Expiratory Wheezing sound | Nurses Note

Many parents often confuse wheezing with noisy breathing, but they’re quite different. 👉 Wheezing is a whistling sound that comes from the chest and usually means the airways are narrowed. The child may show increased breathing effort—like fast breathing, chest retractions, or flaring of the nose. 👉 Noisy breathing, on the other hand, is commonly due to nasal blockage or throat congestion. The sound is more from the upper airways, and the child’s breathing effort is usually normal. ✅ Always ge