What are some alternative words for wheezing?

Synonyms for wheezing

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asthmatic, wheezing, wheezy(adj)
relating to breathing with a whistling sound
Synonyms:
reedy, wheezy, asthmatic
Antonyms:
healthy

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List of paraphrases:
wheezes, whistling

How to pronounce wheezing?

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Indian

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Words popularity by usage frequency

rank	word
#34942	whistling
#49308	wheezing
#50828	asthmatic
#51479	reedy
#165624	wheezy
#223867	wheezes

How to use wheezing in a sentence?

Michael Miller:
Fluid buildup affecting the left side of the heart can produce wheezing that simulates bronchial asthma, once the valve is fixed, fluid no longer builds up in the lungs and the patient breathes easier.
Joe Allen:
You see a slow onset of some symptoms like wheezing, shortness of breath or coughing, this is a disease that is irreversible, often requiring a lung transplant.
Vivek Murthy:
It's also personal to me because I've cared for many patients over the years who have suffered from asthma and have seen firsthand how frightening it can be to suddenly be wheezing and fighting for every breath, asthma can be very difficult for patients, but also for their families. The impacts of climate change could make the situation worse.
Jennifer Shu:
Individuals who are sensitive or allergic to mold may experience nasal congestion or wheezing, in general, mold creates more of an 'ick' factor than actual illness.
Purvi Parikh:
Most deaths from asthma come from uncontrolled asthma. Make sure your asthma is always well controlled by having your child on the correct preventative medications. Seeing an asthma specialist such as pulmonologist or allergist can also help, signs of uncontrolled asthma can sneak up on you, so be sure to know the symptoms of it : waking up at night, using your quick relief inhaler more than twice a week, needing oral or injected steroids one to two times per year, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath -- all of these are signs your asthma is not controlled.