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Wheezing refers to a high-pitched sound that is produced by the respiratory airways during breathing. You can hear it in your chest by using a stethoscope. The whistling sound is caused by a narrowing or obstruction in one part of the respiratory system, usually while you are exhaling air. This is known as the expiration process. However, it may also be present when you breathe in. Dry cough, dry cough, and rattling mucus in your chest are common signs of wheezing. Wheezing does not indicate a specific disease. It is a sign of respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, acute bronchitis and COPD. It could be caused by swelling or mucus buildup in the airways. Asthmatics often experience sev..