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Wheezing   

Overview | Recovery

Alternative names:

Sibilant rhonchi

Definition:

Wheezing is a high-pitched whistling sound produced by air flowing through narrowed breathing tubes, especially the smaller ones deep in the lung. It is a common finding in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). 

Considerations

Common Causes

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