Symptom Checker

  • When to seek medical advice

  • Seek medical care immediately if you're wheezing and having difficulty breathing.

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Wheezing

Find possible causes of wheezing based on specific factors. Check one or more factors on this page that apply to your symptom.

  • Allergens, such as dust or pollen

  • Everyday activities

  • Exercise or physical activity

  • Irritants, such as tobacco smoke or cold air

  • Lying down

  • Upper respiratory illness

  • Blue-colored skin or lips

  • Cough that produces green or yellow sputum

  • Difficulty swallowing

  • Drooling

  • Fever

  • Irregular or rapid heartbeat

  • Muffled voice

  • Pink sputum

  • Sore throat

  • Swelling in legs, ankles and feet

 

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