Wheezing
Wheezing is a form of breathing difficulty that can be very serious. Any form of wheezing, shortness of breath, or stridor (noisy breathing) can be a medical emergency. Top of the list of causes for wheezing are a number of
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Causes
Wheezing is a hallmark symptom of asthma, and asthma tends to be the first thought. An asthma attack certainly needs
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Similar Symptoms
Is it wheezing? Wheezing is a characteristic particular type of breathing symptom. There are a number of other similar symptoms
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Related Symptom Topics
Read more about these related symptoms:
- Breathing Difficulty- Overview| Causes| Drugs
- Shortness of Breath- Overview| Causes| Drugs
- Stridor
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Related Disease and Condition Topics
Read about these medical conditions related to Wheezing:
- Medical Emergency Conditions- Overview| Types
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