10 Emphysema Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #7: Wheezing
One symptom commonly associated with emphysema is wheezing. Wheezing can be a high-pitched whistle or a lower sound that is heard when a person breathes in or out. It’s especially audible when the mouth is open.
Wheezing occurs when the lungs are damaged or there is an obstruction in the air flow. This can occur as the air sacs in the lungs break or deteriorate. However, wheezing is not always a sign of emphysema.
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