Question 1

What is  inspiratory wheezing?

Accepted Answer

Wheezing is typically heard on expiration - when breathing out. Inspiratory wheezing - wheezing when breathing in - usually occurs with severe asthma. Another sound heard on inspiration is called stridor. Stridor sounds like crowing and indicates obstruction around the vocal cords. Severe airway obstruction in  croup or laryngospasm generates stridor. Wheezing occurs further down in the bronchi.

Question 2

In status asthmaticus, what is the cause of inspiratory wheezing?

Accepted Answer

With any asthma attack, the airway is constricted, which increases the flow velocity and causes the noise, which we call wheezing. Of course the real problem is the increased work of breathing and decreased oxygenation. Medications open the airway, decreasing the flow velocity, reducing the noise and allowing you to breath easier.

Question 3

What would cause an inspiratory wheeze in an adult? i have no history of asthma or smoking.

Accepted Answer

If there is a high-pitched sound when you inhale, this could be stridor which is caused by a narrowing of the upper airway. You need to see a doctor asap; if you are short of breath, go to the er. If this is stridor, it could lead to upper airway obstruction, which can be life-threatening. Get to a doctor today for evaluation and treatment!

Question 4

Can you tell me in patient with status asthmaticus, what is the cause of inspiratory wheezing?

Accepted Answer

In asthma, wheezing is usually expiratory, but in any case, the sound of wheeze is basically caused by the movement of air through a narrow airway.

Question 5

My 4 months old has occasional inspiratory wheezing after eating  what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Inspiratory wheezing usually means obstruction high up in the airway. A foreign body is possible. Croup and epiglottis can do that but it would not be occasional.  Asthma causes expiratory wheezes and he is a little young for that.  Bronchiolitis usually causes expiratory wheezes as well.  Pertussis can cause an inspiratory whoop that may sound like a wheeze.  Reflux must be considered.

Question 6

What can cause noticeable inspiratory wheeze when breathing through nose after eating? negative panels for ige-mediated reaction/8 allergens.

Accepted Answer

Since this symptom occurs after eating and it apparently doesn't matter what you eat, some sort of vasomotor reflex rather than an allergic reaction appears to occur. The nose may drip some liquid with this type of reflex. You could try instilling a nasal decongestant spray before you eat to see if the nasal wheeze is prevented.

Question 7

What does it mean if my cat does a wheezing noise when breathing in?

Accepted Answer

Being a pediatrician myself...There are similarities with vet medicine. Your cat have a cold...Your cat could have a fur ball caught...Your cat i guess can have asthma.....See a vet!

Question 8

Have not been sick, but feel a weird wheeze/gurgle in my left side occasionally when breathing in.  dr said my lungs sou d clear. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

You may have some mild mucus accumulation or mild intermittent spasm in a bronchial tube on that side that wasn't present when you were examined. If symptoms persist or worsen I recommend reexamination by your physician but your symptoms are mild and may resolve spontaneously.

Question 9

My daughter is experiencing  wheezing (worsened by: breathing in cold air, lying flat, exposure to secondhand smoke, in the evening, at night) .

Accepted Answer

The most important intervention is the elimination of secondhand smoke. Children who live with smokers have a higher rate of asthma and more severe asthma symptoms. Secondhand smoke spreads throughout a living space so smoking must stop in entire living space.  The car also needs to be smoke free. Follow up with doctor  as child may still need medication for the  wheezing.

Question 10

I jogged on the spot for 1 minute and began breathing in a strange pattern and made a wheezing i have no known asthma i was tested 6 mnths ago causes?

Accepted Answer

Cardiology--  Seeing a cardiologist might be of benefit since you have other symptoms.  Wheezing can be caused by either cardiac (heart) or respiratory (lungs).  Other symptoms of blood pressure, exercise intolerance can suggest benefit from a further workup from a heart doctor.

Inspiratory and expiratory wheeze

What is inspiratory wheezing?

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In status asthmaticus, what is the cause of inspiratory wheezing?

What would cause an inspiratory wheeze in an adult? i have no history of asthma or smoking.

Can you tell me in patient with status asthmaticus, what is the cause of inspiratory wheezing?

My 4 months old has occasional inspiratory wheezing after eating what could it be?

What can cause noticeable inspiratory wheeze when breathing through nose after eating? negative panels for ige-mediated reaction/8 allergens.

What does it mean if my cat does a wheezing noise when breathing in?

Have not been sick, but feel a weird wheeze/gurgle in my left side occasionally when breathing in. dr said my lungs sou d clear. what could it be?

My daughter is experiencing wheezing (worsened by: breathing in cold air, lying flat, exposure to secondhand smoke, in the evening, at night) .

I jogged on the spot for 1 minute and began breathing in a strange pattern and made a wheezing i have no known asthma i was tested 6 mnths ago causes?

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