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Wheezing is a high-pitched whistling sound and can be caused by asthma, bronchiolitis, allergic reactions, and may other problems in a child's lungs.
Wheezing
Wheezing is usually described as a high-pitched whistling sound. It can be caused by asthma, bronchiolitis, allergic reactions and other lung problems.
RAD
RAD is an acronym for reactive airway disease. It is term often used to describe younger children, especially infants and toddlers, who have recurrent episodes of coughing and wheezing.
Chronic Cough
Review possible causes of a chronic cough in a toddler, including infections, allergies, asthma, and reflux.
Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is a common lung infection that is usually caused by RSV, with symptoms of a runny nose, cough, difficulty breathing and wheezing. Learn the signs, symptoms and treatments for bronchiolitis.
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