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WHEEZING [17 records]

Record 1 2026-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases - Various
  • The Lungs
  • Collaboration with Health Canada
CONT

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, commonly referred to as COPD, is a group of progressive lung diseases. ... These diseases include emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Many people with COPD have both.

CONT

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) is an ongoing lung condition caused by damage to the lungs. The damage results in swelling and irritation, also called inflammation, inside the airways that limit airflow into and out of the lungs. This limited airflow is known as obstruction. Symptoms include trouble breathing, a daily cough that brings up mucus and a tight, whistling sound in the lungs called wheezing. COPD is most often caused by long-term exposure to irritating smoke, fumes, dust or chemicals. The most common cause is cigarette smoke.... Although COPD is a condition that can get worse over time, COPD is treatable.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines diverses
  • Poumons
  • Collaboration avec Santé Canada
CONT

[La MPOC] se caractérise par une obstruction progressive des voies respiratoires inférieures, qui n'est pas complètement réversible, par une hyperinflation pulmonaire, des symptômes systémiques et une évolution clinique marquée par des exacerbations de plus en plus fréquentes et graves avec le temps. [...] La principale cause de la MPOC reste l'exposition à la fumée de tabac et le risque de développer une MPOC augmente également avec l'âge.

OBS

La bronchopneumopathie chronique obstructive est un groupe de maladies qui comprend la bronchite chronique et l'emphysème. De nombreuses personnes atteintes de bronchopneumopathie chronique obstructive présentent en même temps une bronchite chronique et de l'emphysème.

Key term(s)
  • broncho-pneumopathie chronique obstructive

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades humanas varias
  • Pulmones
  • Colaboración con el Ministerio de Salud de Canadá
DEF

Proceso progresivo e irreversible caracterizado por la disminución de la capacidad pulmonar inspiratoria y espiratoria.

OBS

EPOC; epoc; Epoc: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que, el acrónimo de enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica es "EPOC", enteramente con mayúsculas, y puede lexicalizarse como "epoc", con minúsculas, por lo que "Epoc" es una grafía inadecuada.

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Record 2 2026-02-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases - Various
  • Respiratory System
  • Collaboration with Health Canada
CONT

Asthma is a prevalent chronic inflammatory respiratory condition affecting millions of people worldwide and presents substantial challenges in both diagnosis and management. This respiratory condition is characterized by inflammation of the airways, causing intermittent airflow obstruction and bronchial hyperresponsiveness. The hallmark asthma symptoms include coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath, which can frequently be exacerbated by triggers ranging from allergens to viral infections.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines diverses
  • Appareil respiratoire
  • Collaboration avec Santé Canada
CONT

L'asthme est une maladie inflammatoire chronique des voies respiratoires, en particulier des bronches. Il se caractérise par des épisodes répétitifs et intenses de difficulté respiratoire. En raison de l'inflammation, les bronches sont enflées et produisent des sécrétions épaisses (mucus), ce qui contribue à fermer en partie les voies respiratoires. De plus, les muscles des bronches qui se contractent (bronchospasme) accentuent la difficulté respiratoire, car l'air ne peut pas circuler librement dans les poumons.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades humanas varias
  • Aparato respiratorio
  • Colaboración con el Ministerio de Salud de Canadá
DEF

Enfermedad consistente en accesos de dificultad para respirar debidos a la contracción espasmódica de los bronquios.

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Record 3 2023-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Respiratory System
DEF

An abnormally high-pitched sound produced by breathing through partially obstructed or narrowed airways.

CONT

Wheezing may be localized or diffusely audible, is more prominent during exhalation, and is associated with prolonged expiration.

OBS

The term "wheeze" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Appareil respiratoire
DEF

Bruit respiratoire anormal, de tonalité aiguë, parfois perceptible à distance, causé par le rétrécissement ou l'obstruction des bronches, notamment chez les asthmatiques.

CONT

Les signes cliniques [de l'asthme] sont la toux, la dyspnée, les sibilances (respiration sifflante), l'oppression thoracique et l'expectoration.

OBS

Les termes «râle sibilant» et «wheezing» ont été privilégiés par le Comité de sémiologie médicale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Aparato respiratorio
DEF

Presencia de estertores pulmonares de tonalidad aguda propios del período inicial de la bronquitis y del asma y que traducen un estrechamiento bronquial.

CONT

[Cuadro clínico del asma aguda] Las sibilancias son audibles sin necesidad de fonendoscopio, la respiración es muy laboriosa, es evidente el uso de los músculos accesorios de la respiración y el paciente se nota muy taquicárdico.

CONT

Las sibilancias traducen la existencia de broncoespasmo.

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Record 4 2022-11-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Viral Diseases
  • The Lungs
CONT

Bronchiolitis is a common lower respiratory tract infection in infants and young children, and respiratory syncytial virus(RSV) is the most common cause of this infection. RSV is transmitted through contact with respiratory droplets either directly from an infected person or self-inoculation by contaminated secretions on surfaces. Patients with RSV bronchiolitis usually present with two to four days of upper respiratory tract symptoms such as fever, rhinorrhea, and congestion, followed by lower respiratory tract symptoms such as increasing cough, wheezing, and increased respiratory effort.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies virales
  • Poumons
CONT

La bronchiolite à VRS est habituellement modérée, mais nécessite néanmoins une hospitalisation dans 2 à 3 % des cas, lorsque survient une détresse respiratoire sous forme de tachypnée (respirations rapides) et une dégradation de l'état général.

OBS

bronchiolite à RSV : L'abréviation «RSV» provient du terme anglais «respiratory syncytial virus».

Spanish

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Record 5 2021-10-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Respiratory Tract
  • Human Diseases - Various
CONT

Inclusion criteria [for the study were] acute illness present for 14 days or less; at least one lower respiratory tract symptom(cough, sputum production, dyspnea, wheezing, chest pain) ;no alternative explanation of cough for example, not sinusitis, pharyngitis, or a new presentation of asthma; and/or fever.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Voies respiratoires
  • Maladies humaines diverses

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Vías respiratorias
  • Enfermedades humanas varias
CONT

Aunque las infecciones de las vías respiratorias superiores son menos graves, son mucho más comunes que los síntomas de las vías respiratorias inferiores, por lo que es importante entender también su relación con el riesgo de infartos.

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Record 6 2014-10-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
CONT

Tiotropium is used to prevent wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD, a group of diseases that affect the lungs and airways) such as chronic bronchitis(swelling of the air passages that lead to the lungs) and emphysema(damage to air sacs in the lungs). Tiotropium is in a class of medications called bronchodilators. It works by relaxing and opening the air passages to the lungs to make breathing easier.

OBS

Active ingredient sold under a large number of commercial (trade) names, among which: Spiriva and Tiopa.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
CONT

Le tiotropium appartient à la classe de médicaments appelés bronchodilatateurs. Ce médicament s'utilise une fois par jour pour le soulagement de longue durée de symptômes comme une gêne respiratoire et une respiration sifflante associées à une affection pulmonaire désignée bronchopneumopathie chronique obstructive (BPCO) qui regroupe la bronchite chronique et l'emphysème. Le tiotropium agit en ouvrant les voies respiratoires pour faciliter la respiration.

OBS

Principe actif commercialisé, entre autres, sous les noms de Spiriva et Tiopa.

Spanish

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Record 7 2013-12-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
DEF

A prolonged and wheezing cough associated with paralysis of the recurrent laryngeal nerve.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
CONT

La toux bitonale se retrouve chez le malade ayant une paralysie d'une corde vocale (en rapport avec la paralysie d'un nerf récurrent).

Spanish

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Record 8 2013-04-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Larynx
CONT

In 1983, physicians at National Jewish reported a new condition that may mimic asthma. This condition is called Vocal Cord Dysfunction, or VCD. VCD causes asthma-like symptoms because of an abnormal closing of the vocal cords. VCD can cause difficulty breathing and even wheezing. Based on these symptoms, many people with VCD may be diagnosed with asthma and treated with asthma medications, including oral steroids... Common symptoms include a chronic cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, throat tightness, "difficulty getting air in", hoarseness and wheezing... A specific breathing test called a flow volume loop, can be helpful in showing VCD, especially on the "breathing in" or inspiratory part of the loop.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Larynx

Spanish

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Record 9 2012-06-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Respiratory System
DEF

An asthma caused by some sort of physical effort, whether running, cycling or any sort of exercise.

CONT

Matthew... is troubled by wheezing during physical exercise in school;... his doctor says that he has exercise-induced asthma.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil respiratoire
DEF

Type d'asthme où le bronchospasme est induit [...] par l'effort (course à pied, fou rire, etc.).

CONT

L'asthme d'effort, dans lequel la crise est déclenchée par l'exercice musculaire, est exceptionnel.

Spanish

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Record 10 2012-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Blood
OBS

Type of adverse reaction.

OBS

These may occur during the introduction of saline into the donor while red cells are being processed, or during reinfusion of red cells. The signs and symptoms are urticaria, burning in the throat, tightness of the chest, wheezing, pain in the abdomen and hypotension.

Key term(s)
  • allergic and anaphylactoid reaction

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sang
OBS

Type de réaction indésirable.

OBS

Ces réactions peuvent survenir au moment où la solution physiologique est injectée pendant le traitement des érythrocytes, ou lors de leur réinjection. Symptômes : urticaire, sensation de brûlure dans la gorge, oppression thoracique, sibilance respiratoire, douleurs abdominales et hypotension.

Key term(s)
  • réaction allergique et anaphylactoïde

Spanish

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Record 11 2012-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Lungs
  • Occupational Health and Safety
DEF

Pneumonoconiosis of cotton, flax, and hemp workers. It is characterized by wheezing and tightness in the chest [and] is caused by the inhalation of dust and foreign materials contained therein, including bacteria, mold, and fungi.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poumons
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
DEF

Pneumopathie par inhalation d'antigènes organiques liée à l'exposition aux poussières de coton.

Key term(s)
  • bissinosis

Spanish

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Record 12 2012-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Respiratory Tract
DEF

Harsh breathing with a prolonged wheezing expiration heard all over the chest.

OBS

The term "asthmatic breathing" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Voies respiratoires
DEF

Dyspnée expiratoire accompagnée d'un bruit sifflant.

OBS

Le terme "asthme" a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Vías respiratorias
DEF

Enfermedad caracterizada por ataques de disnea espiratoria de duración variable, con tos, sibilancias y sensación de constricción debida al espasmo de los bronquios. Es producida por diversas causas; en muchos casos es una manifestación alérgica.

OBS

"respiración estertorosa": la acompañada de estertores continuos o la ruidosa provocada por las vibraciones del velo del paladar en la respiración simultánea por la nariz y por la boca.

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Record 13 2011-11-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
60205-81-4
CAS number
C20H30NO3
formula, see observation
CONT

Ipratropium.... belongs to the group of medicines known as antimuscarinic bronchodilators. Ipratropium can be used to treat symptoms of chronic bronchitis and some cases of asthma. Bronchodilators work by opening up the air passages in the lungs so that air can flow into the lungs more freely. In doing so they help to relieve symptoms such as coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath.

OBS

Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Atrovent (a systemic drug).

OBS

Chemical formula: C20H30NO3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
60205-81-4
CAS number
C20H30NO3
formula, see observation
CONT

L'ipratropium est un bronchodilatateur prescrit dans le traitement des maladies pulmonaires telles que la bronchite chronique et l'emphysème. [Ce médicament] agit en ouvrant les voies aériennes et en facilitant la respiration.

OBS

Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom de Atrovent (médicament à action générale).

OBS

Formule chimique : C20H30NO3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
60205-81-4
CAS number
C20H30NO3
formula, see observation
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Record 14 2011-08-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
23031-25-6
CAS number
C12H19NO3
formula, see observation
CONT

Terbutaline is used to prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath, and troubled breathing caused by asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases. It relaxes and opens air passages in the lungs, making it easier to breathe.

OBS

Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Brethine.

OBS

Chemical formula: C12H19NO3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
23031-25-6
CAS number
C12H19NO3
formula, see observation
CONT

La terbutaline sert au traitement symptomatique des asthmes aigus graves et au traitement des poussées aiguës des bronchopneumopathies chroniques obstructives de l'adulte.

OBS

Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom de Brethine.

OBS

Formule chimique : C12H19NO3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
23031-25-6
CAS number
C12H19NO3
formula, see observation
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Record 15 2008-12-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Botany
  • Weed Science
  • Immunology
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

Any of various chiefly No. American weedy, herbaceous plants that constitute the genus Ambrosia and produce highly allergenic pollen responsible for much hay fever and asthma.

CONT

Every August, in certain temperate parts of North America, the ragweed plant inaugurates another season of human misery.... A square-mile field of ragweed plants can yield sixteen tons of pollen in a year, yet only a millionth of a gram can start an allergic response of the kind that can send many of us into fits of sneezing, scratching, coughing and wheezing. Relief does not come until a few weeks before the first hard frost, when the ragweed finally withers.

OBS

ragweed; RAG WD: Term and abbreviation used at the Canadian Grain Commission.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Botanique
  • Mauvaises herbes
  • Immunologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CONT

La grande et la petite herbe à poux sont les principales responsables de la fièvre des foins en Amérique du Nord.

OBS

Termes et abréviation en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains.

Spanish

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Record 16 2000-08-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
  • Respiratory System
CONT

In 1983, physicians at National Jewish reported a new condition that may mimic asthma. This condition is called Vocal Cord Dysfunction, or VCD. VCD causes asthma-like symptoms because of an abnormal closing of the vocal cords. VCD can cause difficulty breathing and even wheezing. Based on these symptoms, many people with VCD may be diagnosed with asthma and treated with asthma medications, including oral steroids... A specific breathing test called a flow volume loop, can be helpful in swhowing VCD, especially on the "breathing in" or inspiratory part of the loop.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
  • Appareil respiratoire
CONT

La courbe débit-volume est indispensable lors du premier bilan de toute maladie bronchique. Elle permet de mesurer les débits respiratoires, c'est-à-dire la quantité d'air maximale que vous pouvez faire passer dans vos bronches.

Key term(s)
  • courbe débit/volume

Spanish

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Record 17 1994-12-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bronchi
CONT

Physical findings of airway obstruction include prolonged expiration and wheezing in both phases of respiration. In more severe attacks, increasing dyspnea may be associated with a diminution of wheezing. This may lead to a silent chest, an especially serious finding that suggests impending respiratory failure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Bronches
CONT

État de mal asthmatique [...] La polypnée est intense avec sifflement expiratoire bruyant parfois remplacé par un silence expiratoire marquant la disparition des sibilances (signe de gravité).

CONT

Ainsi, la présence, l'absence ou le degré des sibilants ne sont pas strictement corrélés à la gravité de la crise d'asthme. Les signes les plus fiables sont le degré de dyspnée au repos, la cyanose, les difficultés d'élocution, un pouls paradoxal [...]

Spanish

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