Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which doctor should I visit in case I suffer from wheezing?You should visit your general practitioner or a pulmonologist in case you suffer from wheezing.
2. What is the difference between wheezing and stridor?
Wheezing is a sound caused by obstruction or compression of airways in the thorax whereas stridor is a wheezing sound caused due to obstruction in air flow in the throat or larynx. Wheezing is usually heard at the time of expiration whereas stridor is heard at the time of inhalation.
3. Is asthma hereditary?
Asthma is not hereditary in all cases, but family history plays a major role in the development of asthma.
4. Is wheezing only due to asthma?
Though asthma is the main cause of wheezing, other conditions discussed above could also contribute to wheezing.
5. Is asthma contagious?
No, Asthma is not contagious.
