Shortness of breath and Wheeze (noise on breathing out)

Conditions

• Acute exacerbation of COPD
• Asthma
• Bronchiolitis
• Chronic obstructive lung disease

Acute exacerbation of COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a collection of lung diseases including chronic bronchitis, emphysema and chronic obstructive airways disease.

Symptoms of this condition may include:

• Shortness of breath
• Fast or shallow breathing
• Wheeze (noise on breathing out)
• Cough which produces mucus
• Loss of appetite

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Asthma

Asthma is a common lung condition that causes occasional breathing difficulties.

Symptoms of this condition may include:

• Wheeze (noise on breathing out)
• Cough
• Shortness of breath
• Chest tightness

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Bronchiolitis

Bronchiolitis is a common lower respiratory tract infection that affects babies and young children under a year old.

Symptoms of this condition may include:

• Shortness of breath
• Wheeze (noise on breathing out)
• Fast or shallow breathing
• Runny nose
• Blocked nose

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Chronic obstructive lung disease

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a collection of lung diseases including chronic bronchitis, emphysema and chronic obstructive airways disease.

Symptoms of this condition may include:

• Shortness of breath
• Wheeze (noise on breathing out)
• Cough which produces mucus
• Unusually tired
• Repeated infections

Our Health A-Z contains more information on Chronic obstructive lung disease.

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