Some people find that their wheezing worsens when lying down. This can occur because lying down may impair the chest’s ability to rise and fall, making breathing difficult. Lying down may also cause ...

Wheezing can occur with asthma, bronchitis, and other respiratory disorders that cause narrow airways. Doctors may prescribe an inhaler to relieve wheezing. Home remedies may also offer some relief.

When your baby is wheezing, they might take tiny breaths accompanied by a whistling sound. Because of a baby’s small airways, many things can cause them to make a wheezing sound when they breathe.