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Can severe asthma cause no wheezing but low peak flow readings and hard to breath, usually for years i have wheezing with attacks but few months after phemonia i now cant breath and no wheezing at times ?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Yes: In severe asthma attacks or advanced COPD there is very limited air exchange with no wheezing, but very limited to no breathing sounds. Following pneumonia, a pleural effusion ( or fluid in the lungs) may complicate the picture, as well.

Answered 3/21/2020

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A member asked:

Can severe asthma cause no wheezing but low peak flow readings and hard to breath, usually for years i have wheezing with attacks but few months after phemonia i now cant breath and no wheezing at times ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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