Symptoms & Signs
Wheezing
Moderate
ICD-10: R06 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: सांस लेते समय सीटी की आवाज · தமிழ்: மூச்சு விடும்போது விசில் ஒலி · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಉಸಿರಾಡುವಾಗ ಶಿಳ್ಳೆ ಶಬ್ದ · తెలుగు: శ్వాస తీసుకునేటప్పుడు ఈల శబ్దం · বাংলা: শ্বাস নিতে শিস শব্দ · मराठी: श्वास घेताना शिट्टीचा आवाज · ગુજરાતી: શ્વાસ લેતી વખતે સીટી જેવો અવાજ
About this condition
Wheezing is a high-pitched whistling sound that occurs when breathing, especially while exhaling. It happens when the airways become narrowed or partially blocked due to conditions like asthma, allergies, or respiratory infections. While occasional mild wheezing may not be serious, persistent or severe wheezing needs medical attention to prevent breathing complications.
Common symptoms
whistling sound when breathing
difficulty breathing
chest tightness
shortness of breath
breathing noise
When to see a doctor: within 24 hours, immediately if severe breathing difficulty
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | सांस लेते समय सीटी की आवाज · घरघराहट · व्हीज़िंग · सांस में आवाज |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | மூச்சு விடும்போது விசில் ஒலி · விசிங் · மூச்சுத் திணறல் · மார்பு இறுக்கம் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಉಸಿರಾಡುವಾಗ ಶಿಳ್ಳೆ ಶಬ್ದ · ವೀಝಿಂಗ್ · ಉಸಿರಾಟದ ತೊಂದರೆ · ಎದೆ ಬಿಗಿತ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | శ్వాస తీసుకునేటప్పుడు ఈల శబ్దం · వీజింగ్ · శ్వాస ఆడకపోవడం · ఛాతీ బిగుతు |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | শ্বাস নিতে শিস শব্দ · হুইজিং · শ্বাসকষ্ট · বুকে চাপ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | श्वास घेताना शिट्टीचा आवाज · घरघराट · श्वासोच्छवासात आवाज · छातीत घट्टपणा |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | શ્વાસ લેતી વખતે સીટી જેવો અવાજ · વ્હીઝિંગ · શ્વાસ લેવામાં તકલીફ · છાતીમાં જકડાઈ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Wheezing?
whistling sound when breathing, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, breathing noise.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours, immediately if severe breathing difficulty
Is Wheezing common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Wheezing?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 24 hours, immediately if severe breathing difficulty.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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