Wheezing is a whistling sound made during breathing. It is caused by narrowing of the airways and usually indicates some breathing difficulty. Wheezing is common in your children.
Causes of wheezing
Not all wheezing episodes indicate that the child has asthma. Children have small airways so any lower respiratory infection can cause this condition.
Causes of this condition include :
Wheezing and asthma
Wheezing is a typical sign for asthma especially if it is recurrent. If your child is experiencing this in addition to the symptoms below, it could be a sign of asthma.
- recurrent breathing difficulty
- recurrent chest tightness
- frequent coughing
- cough that gets worse after active play or during changes in the weather
Children at high risk of asthma include the following :
- have a family history of asthma
- is allergic to conditions such as eczema
- has food allergies
- premature babies whose airways are not sufficiently developed
If your child is having difficulty breathing, talk to your doctor. He will ask you to describe your child’s symptoms, when it begun and when it seem to happen. These will help your doctor find out the cause of his condition and if treatment is needed.
Content Sources
Wheezing and asthma in infants. Nemours Foundation. http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/asthma/wheezing_asthma.html#. Accessed July 7, 2015
Wheezing : What’s the cause. Baby Center. http://www.babycentre.co.uk/a557941/wheezing-whats-the-cause. July 7, 2015