Chiari in the chest may be a sign of asthma, bronchitis, lung or airway infection, COPD, laryngeal or esophageal lung tumor, aspiration of small objects, defects in the digestive or cardiovascular system, or gastroesophageal reflux .
The wheezing in the chest is characterized by a sound similar to a continuous whistle, easily perceived by the doctor during auscultation. The wheezes, as they are known, are caused by bronchospasm, which are contractions of the smooth muscles of the bronchi.
So when someone has a wheezing chest, their bronchi are probably constricted. Soon, the airways become narrower and breathing becomes more difficult.
Therefore, the wheezing in the chest indicates that the air is having difficulty getting in and out of the lungs, leading to a respiratory effort. In some cases, bronchospasms can be so intense that they stop airflow, causing respiratory failure and even death.
There are a number of internal and external factors that can trigger the bronchoconstrictions that cause wheezing, such as pollution, weather, sudden changes in temperature, dust, animal hair, chemicals, use of certain medicines, foods, among others.
It is worth remembering that wheezing in the chest is more common in people allergic reactions. Allergies have a lot of genetic influence, that is, they are passed from parents to their children. However, not all offspring inherit father and mother allergies, they are only more likely to have the same problem.
In case of wheezing, consult a pulmonologist to receive an appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
