Tag: wheezing
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5 Times That Wheezing Might Mean Something Worse
You’re no stranger to this odd whistling sound if you have breathing issues. It may appear suddenly or be a chronic problem. Wheezing is your respiratory system telling you that it needs attention. What is Wheezing? An article published by Clinics in Chest Medicine defines wheezing as a whistling or high-pitched, coarse sound when you…
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Asthma Researchers Find A Severe New Strain, Likely From Air Pollution
Asthma researchers have identified a new severe asthma species, showing air pollution as a likely contributor. Asthma affects over 300 million people worldwide. The most severe strain, known as non-Th2, or non-atopic childhood asthma, comprises most cases. Hyunok Choi, an associate professor at the Lehigh University College of Health, says 85% of people have this…