Wheezing
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Wheezing Symptoms: Triggers
Triggers for wheezing may include:
Air pollution
Animal fur
Anxiety
Bronchitis
Cigarette smoke
Cockroaches
Colds
Exercise
Exposure to chemicals
Feather pillows
Heartburn
House dust
Medications
Mold
Pollen
Sinusitis
Sudden changes in temperature and humidity
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Last Updated: Sep 2, 2008
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Wheezing References:
Castro-Rodriguez JA, Rodrigo GJ. beta-agonists through metered-dose inhaler with valved holding chamber versus nebulizer for acute exacerbation of wheezing or asthma in children under 5 years of age: a systematic review with meta-analysis. J Pediatr. 2004 Aug;145(2):172-7.
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Allergy Asthma Proc. 2004 Jul-Aug;25(4 Suppl 1):S40-1.
Keeley D, McKean M. Asthma and other wheezing disorders of childhood. Clin Evid. 2003 Jun;(9):287-317.
Miranowski AC, Grammer LC. Occupational immunologic lung disease. Allergy Asthma Proc. 2004 Jul-Aug;25(4 Suppl 1):S36-7.
Roback MG, Dreitlein DA. Chest radiograph in the evaluation of first time wheezing episodes: review of current clinical practice and efficacy. Pediatr Emerg Care. 1998 Jun;14(3):181-4.
