How to stop wheezing at night

There are two types of wheezing — inspiratory (when you inhale, or breathe in) and expiratory (when you exhale, or breathe out). Some wheezing may require a stereoscope to detect.

If wheezing is loud enough, you may be able to hear it without using a stethoscope.

Expiratory wheezing often indicates narrowing in the small airways or a mild blockage in all or part of your airway, known as an airway obstruction.

Wheezing on exhale when lying down

It commonly occurs with conditions like asthma but can have other causes.

Expiratory wheezing may indicate that your peak expiratory flow rate is . Your peak expiratory flow rate measures how fast you can exhale.

If the airway is very reduced, breathing may be silent and not produce a wheezing sound.

Inspiratory wheezing occurs when you inhale. You can have either expiratory wheezing, inspiratory wheezing, or both.

To diagnose the type of wheezing, a doctor typically uses a stethoscope to hear if it’s loudest over your lungs or neck.

Inspiratory wheezing often accompanies expiratory wheezing when he

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