Wheezing can be a sign of cancer such as lung cancer.
Wheezing can also be a sign of asthma or some less serious issues.
Shortness of breath or becoming easily winded are also possible symptoms of lung cancer.
Changes in your breathing can occur if the lung cancer blocks or narrows an airway, or if fluid from a lung tumor builds up in your chest.
Make note of when you feel winded or short of breath.
Wheezing can be life threatening but in most cases wheezing is nothing very serious or anything serious at all.
If the wheezing does not stop within a few minutes or continues and you experience bluish coloring of your lips, face, or fingernails you should call 911.
If you think you need medical attention call 911 just to be safe.
Especially if the wheezing is making it really difficult to breathe.
Wheezing can also be a sign of asthma even if you never knew you had asthma before.
Wheezing can occur when you inhale and exhale.
Though asthma and inflammation are common causes of this symptom, wheezing can be a sign of a more serious condition.
If your wheezing is accompanied with breathing difficulties, seek immediate medical attention.
People with asthma can sometimes have asthma attacks.
When this happens, their airways become inflamed and narrowed, making it hard to breathe.
Asthma attacks can be serious and can also be fatal.
Common causes of wheezing include.
Allergies.
Anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction, such as to an insect bite or medication)
Asthma.
Bronchiectasis (a chronic lung condition in which abnormal widening of bronchial tubes inhibits mucus clearing)
Bronchiolitis (especially in young children)
Bronchitis.
In situations where you begin wheezing immediately after you are stung by a bee or after you've consumed a food or medication that you are allergic too, you should go to the emergency room.
This is especially urgent if your wheezing is accompanied by severe difficulty breathing or bluish skin that does not go away.
Moderate persistent asthma is an advanced stage of asthma.
People who have this condition experience asthma symptoms every day.
They may also experience symptoms at least one night per week.
Flare-ups can last several days.