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			= Wheezing =
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	Wheezing is a high-pitched whistling sound produced during breathing, typically resulting from the narrowing of the airways. It is a common sign associated with respiratory conditions like [[asthma]].		Wheezing is a high-pitched whistling sound produced during breathing, typically resulting from the narrowing of the airways. It is a common sign associated with respiratory conditions like [[asthma]].

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	= ~~Wheezing~~ =		{{SI}}
			{{Infobox medical condition
	[[File:3d model of lungs airways ribs.jpg\|thumb\|Illustration of Human Lungs and Airways]]		\| name = Wheeze
			\| image = [[File:Wheeze2O_noise_reduced.ogg]]
			\| caption = Audio recording of a wheeze
			\| field = [[Pulmonology]]
			\| symptoms = [[High-pitched]] whistling sound during [[breathing]]
			\| complications = [[Respiratory distress]], [[asthma]], [[chronic obstructive pulmonary disease]]
			\| onset = Any age
			\| duration = Variable
			\| causes = [[Asthma]], [[COPD]], [[allergic reactions]], [[infections]], [[foreign body aspiration]]
			\| risks = [[Smoking]], [[allergies]], [[air pollution]], [[respiratory infections]]
			\| diagnosis = [[Physical examination]], [[spirometry]], [[chest X-ray]]
			\| differential = [[Stridor]], [[rales]], [[rhonchi]]
			\| treatment = [[Bronchodilators]], [[corticosteroids]], [[oxygen therapy]]
			\| frequency = Common
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			[[File:3d model of lungs airways ribs.jpg\|left\|thumb\|Illustration of Human Lungs and Airways]]
	Wheezing is a high-pitched whistling sound produced during breathing, typically resulting from the narrowing of the airways. It is a common sign associated with respiratory conditions like [[asthma]].		Wheezing is a high-pitched whistling sound produced during breathing, typically resulting from the narrowing of the airways. It is a common sign associated with respiratory conditions like [[asthma]].
			== Introduction ==
	== ~~Overview~~ ==
	Wheezing occurs when the bronchial tubes, the airways that carry air into the lungs, become narrowed or constricted. This narrowing can be due to various reasons, including inflammation, constriction of muscles surrounding the airways, or the presence of mucus.		Wheezing occurs when the bronchial tubes, the airways that carry air into the lungs, become narrowed or constricted. This narrowing can be due to various reasons, including inflammation, constriction of muscles surrounding the airways, or the presence of mucus.

	== Causes and Associated Conditions ==		== Causes and Associated Conditions ==
	Wheezing can be a symptom of various respiratory conditions, including:		Wheezing can be a symptom of various respiratory conditions, including:
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	* Allergic Reactions: Such as those caused by pollen, pet dander, or dust		* Allergic Reactions: Such as those caused by pollen, pet dander, or dust
	* Respiratory Infections: Such as bronchiolitis or pneumonia		* Respiratory Infections: Such as bronchiolitis or pneumonia

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	=== Other Causes ===		=== Other Causes ===
	* Heart failure		* Heart failure
	* Smoking		* Smoking
	* Exposure to air pollutants		* Exposure to air pollutants

	== Diagnosis and Evaluation ==		== Diagnosis and Evaluation ==
	Diagnosis of wheezing involves a physical examination and may include:		Diagnosis of wheezing involves a physical examination and may include:
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	* Allergy testing		* Allergy testing
	* Imaging tests like X-rays or CT scans		* Imaging tests like X-rays or CT scans

	== Treatment and Management ==		== Treatment and Management ==
	Treatment of wheezing depends on the underlying cause and may include:		Treatment of wheezing depends on the underlying cause and may include:
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	* Antibiotics if a bacterial infection is present		* Antibiotics if a bacterial infection is present
	* Avoidance of known allergens or triggers		* Avoidance of known allergens or triggers

	== Prevention and Lifestyle Modifications ==		== Prevention and Lifestyle Modifications ==
	Preventive measures to reduce the risk of wheezing include:		Preventive measures to reduce the risk of wheezing include:
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	* Regular exercise and maintaining a healthy lifestyle		* Regular exercise and maintaining a healthy lifestyle
	* Adhering to prescribed treatment plans for chronic respiratory conditions		* Adhering to prescribed treatment plans for chronic respiratory conditions

	== Epidemiology ==		== Epidemiology ==
	Wheezing is a common symptom in many respiratory disorders and can affect individuals of all ages, though it is particularly prevalent in those with asthma.		Wheezing is a common symptom in many respiratory disorders and can affect individuals of all ages, though it is particularly prevalent in those with asthma.

	== References ==		== References ==
	<references>		<references>
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	* [https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/warning-signs-of-lung-disease/wheezing "Wheezing and Lung Disease"] - American Lung Association		* [https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/warning-signs-of-lung-disease/wheezing "Wheezing and Lung Disease"] - American Lung Association
	</references>		</references>

	[[Category:Respiratory Symptoms]]		[[Category:Respiratory Symptoms]]
	[[Category:Pulmonary Medicine]]		[[Category:Pulmonary Medicine]]

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Kondreddy Naveen at 16:07, 22 December 2023

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= Wheezing =

[[File:3d model of lungs airways ribs.jpg|thumb|Illustration of Human Lungs and Airways]]

Wheezing is a high-pitched whistling sound produced during breathing, typically resulting from the narrowing of the airways. It is a common sign associated with respiratory conditions like [[asthma]].

== Overview ==
Wheezing occurs when the bronchial tubes, the airways that carry air into the lungs, become narrowed or constricted. This narrowing can be due to various reasons, including inflammation, constriction of muscles surrounding the airways, or the presence of mucus.

== Causes and Associated Conditions ==
Wheezing can be a symptom of various respiratory conditions, including:
* [[Asthma]]: A chronic inflammatory disease of the airways
* Bronchitis: Inflammation of the bronchial tubes
* Allergic Reactions: Such as those caused by pollen, pet dander, or dust
* Respiratory Infections: Such as bronchiolitis or pneumonia

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=== Other Causes ===
* Heart failure
* Smoking
* Exposure to air pollutants

== Diagnosis and Evaluation ==
Diagnosis of wheezing involves a physical examination and may include:
* Listening to the lungs with a stethoscope
* Pulmonary function tests
* Allergy testing
* Imaging tests like X-rays or CT scans

== Treatment and Management ==
Treatment of wheezing depends on the underlying cause and may include:
* Bronchodilators for asthma
* Corticosteroids to reduce inflammation
* Antibiotics if a bacterial infection is present
* Avoidance of known allergens or triggers

== Prevention and Lifestyle Modifications ==
Preventive measures to reduce the risk of wheezing include:
* Avoiding smoking and secondhand smoke
* Managing allergies and avoiding triggers
* Regular exercise and maintaining a healthy lifestyle
* Adhering to prescribed treatment plans for chronic respiratory conditions

== Epidemiology ==
Wheezing is a common symptom in many respiratory disorders and can affect individuals of all ages, though it is particularly prevalent in those with asthma.

== References ==
<references>
* [https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/wheezing/basics/definition/sym-20050764 "Wheezing Symptoms and Causes"] - Mayo Clinic
* [https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/warning-signs-of-lung-disease/wheezing "Wheezing and Lung Disease"] - American Lung Association
</references>

[[Category:Respiratory Symptoms]]
[[Category:Pulmonary Medicine]]

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