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Definition of Wheezing

Reviewed on 3/29/2021

Wheezing: A whistling noise in the chest during breathing. Wheezing occurs when the airways are narrowed or compressed.

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COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is the same as adult-onset asthma. See Answer

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