Wheeziness (Noun)
Meaning
Presence of abnormal high-pitched sound heard with a stethoscope when an airway is blocked (as in asthma or chronic bronchitis).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor listened to her patient's lungs with a stethoscope and detected wheeziness, a sign of a possible asthma attack.
- The chronic bronchitis patient's wheeziness worsened over time, making it harder for her to breathe.
- After conducting a physical examination, the physician noted wheeziness in the patient's lower airways, indicating a potential blockage.
- The patient's wheeziness was more pronounced during the night, causing her to wake up frequently.
- The doctor prescribed an inhaler to help alleviate the wheeziness and open up the patient's airways.