Wheezing
Wheezing is a high-pitched whistling sound heard during breathing, often related to breathing difficulties. It can occur when breathing in or out and is typically caused by air moving through narrowed or tightened airways. Due to the small size of a child’s airways, conditions like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can lead to wheezing. Dr. Sagar S. Warankar is renowned as one of the best pediatric lung specialists in Mumbai for his expertise in treating wheezing in children. Sometimes, wheezing may also result from choking episodes, structural abnormalities in the airways, or issues with the vocal cords.
Wheezing can be an indicator of asthma in children, who may also experience the following symptoms:
- Tightness or pain in the chest
- Coughing at night
- Breathing difficulties or chest pain during physical activity
- Allergies and infections in the airways
