wheezo Features

Wheeze is the most common symptom of asthma in children under six years old and happens when your airways narrow from inflammation or congestion.^{1, 3} This obstructs the air flowing through them and makes the whistling sound of a wheeze.^{1, 2} It is most common when you breathe out, but can also be heard when you breathe in.^{1, 4} It is often only possible to hear asthma wheeze using a stethoscope.^{1, 2} Wheezing is different from stridor, which can also occur in people with asthma, although it is not as common as wheeze. Stridor is a harsh, high-pitched sound that comes from the upper airways, and can almost always be heard without a stethoscope.^{1, 2} Wheezing may be an indicator that your asthma symptoms could be better controlled.⁵ To properly manage and control your asthma, it’s important to get a measure of your loud and silent wheeze. wheezo picks up the wheeze you can hear as well as the silent wheeze your doctor hears with a stethoscope.