wheezing

• Décrit une personne ou un animal qui émet un sifflement aigu en respirant, généralement dû à une maladie respiratoire ou à une obstruction des voies aériennes.

Describes a person or animal that makes a high-pitched, whistling sound when breathing, typically due to a respiratory condition or obstruction.

1. Breathing with a whistling soundB2formalmedical

   Relating to a condition where breathing is accompanied by a high-pitched whistling sound, often due to narrowed airways.

   Respiration sifflante

   • The patient had a wheezing cough that lasted for weeks.
   • He was rushed to the hospital with severe wheezing symptoms.
   • The doctor listened to the wheezing sound in her lungs with a stethoscope.
   • Wheezing episodes can be triggered by allergies or asthma.

   Synonymesasthmaticpantingwheezywhistling

• Verbe décrivant le fait de respirer avec un bruit sifflant ou rauque, souvent dû à une difficulté respiratoire ou à un effort physique.

A verb used to describe the act of breathing with a hoarse or whistling sound, often due to respiratory difficulty or exertion.

1. Breathe with difficultyB2formal

   To breathe with a whistling or rattling sound in the chest, often due to illness or exertion.

   Respirer avec difficulté en émettant un sifflement

   • The patient began to wheeze after climbing the stairs.
   • He wheezed heavily as he tried to catch his breath.
   • Asthma can cause a person to wheeze during an attack.

   Synonymesgasphuffpantpuffraspwhistle