Wheezing is a high-pitched whistling sound caused by narrowed airways or inflammation. Wheezing may be a symptom of serious breathing problems that require diagnosis and treatment.
Symptoms
- Musical or whistling sound
- Heavy breathing
- Feeling of tightening in the chest
- High fever
- Shortness of breath
- Cough
- Chest pain
Causes
- Asthma
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Heart failure
- Lung cancer
- Sleep apnea
- Vocal cord dysfunction
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia
- Respiratory tract infection
- Reaction to smoking
- Viral respiratory infection
- Respiratory tract infection
Prevention and Precautions
- Control the inflammation in your airways
- Prescription anti-inflammatory medications
- Keep your living environment clean
- Removing irritants from the air you breathe
- Don’t smoke and don’t share your space with those who do
- Wear scarves during cold weather
- Avoid potential allergens and other triggers
- Inhale steam
- Stay away from potent smells
- Maintain a balanced diet
- Stay hydrated
- Drink something warm
- Take fish oil capsules
- Try something spicy
- Unblock your nose
- Warm your chest and upper back
- Train yourself to breathe slowly
Lifestyle and Dietary Tips
- Deep breathing
- Inhaling steam
- Drinking black coffee
- Eating fresh ginger
- Losing weight
- Exercising
- Quitting smoking
- Avoiding allergens and pollutants
- Sticking to treatment plans for underlying conditions
Home Remedies
- Keeping your home warm and humid
- Sit in a warm, steamy bathroom
- Herbs and supplements may help control your wheezing
- Antioxidants, such as vitamin C and E
- Meditation
- Yoga
- Steam inhalation
- Hot drinks
- Breathing exercises
- Humidifiers
- Air filters
- Identifying and removing triggers
- Nasal sprays
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