10 Bronchitis Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #4: Wheezing
In addition to coughing, if you have bronchitis, you may experience wheezing as you breathe out. This is caused by the vibration of air as it passes through the constricted opening of the bronchi. In acute bronchitis, the wheezing goes away when coughing subsides following reduced production of mucus.
In cases of chronic bronchitis, wheezing may go on for a long time, and be accompanied by breathlessness due to badly inflamed, and swollen mucus membranes within the bronchi. Chronic bronchitis can worsen and require a visit to the emergency room. If you have chronic bronchitis, your doctor may prescribe an inhaler to relieve wheezing.
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