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Hypothyroid, is wheezing a symptom?

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No: Being hypothyroid, in general, should not make one wheeze however, one can get/feel short of breath with hypothyroidism.

Answered 10/22/2013

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Dr. Duane Gels answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Not usually: Hypothyroidism can be associated with goiter, an enlarged thyroid. Usually breathing is not affected, but in extreme cases, one could imagine pressure could be put on the airway - technically this is not called wheezing, but stridor, and is an emergency. The term wheezing is used to describe noises in the chest, not the upper airway.

Answered 5/28/2017

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