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A member asked:

I noticed that i only wheeze when exhaling ..is that normal?

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Dr. Brian Bezack answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Pulmonology

Yes: Wheezing is not normal, but wheezing is by definition a noise made on exhaling only. It is caused by turbulence of airflow coming back out of narrow bronchial tubes.

Dr Pizzo and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 1/27/2019

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Dr. Thomas Klein answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Not normal: A wheeze when you exhale is usually a sign of asthma but could be due to other things. I recommend that you get checked.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/26/2019

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