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What does a wheezing sound actually sound like? what does it mean to have a wheezing sound?
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Whistling: Wheezing is a noise that occurs whe airflow moves out of a narrow tube. When wheezing occurs from the lungs, it is generally because the airways are obstructed. The most common time this happens is with asthma.
Answered 7/20/2012
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Whistling: Wheezing in your lungs is just like whisling with your lips. A lot of air is being forced quickly through a narrow opening, and the result is a whistling sound. And just like whistling, the pitch and volume can vary somewhat, sometimes pretty low and sometimes high. In adults, wheezing is usually asthma. In kids, wheezing can be asthma, but it can be a lot of other things too.
Answered 11/30/2014
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