Wheezing is usually caused by asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In some cases, it may be a warning sign for lung cancer, heart failure, vocal cord dysfunction, gastrointestinal reflux disease, emphysema, bronchitis or a respiratory tract infection.

Some home remedies that can be used for wheezing are: (1) steam inhalation, (2) warm and hot drinks, (3) breathing exercises, (4) using air purifiers and (5) eliminating allergic causes.

Yes, yoga breathing techniques have been reported to resolve the breathing difficulties which can ultimately stop wheezing.

A pulmonologist can treat respiratory system diseases like asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, including wheezing.

Wheezing could be a sign of an underlying serious medical condition. If left untreated, it can get worse and may also lead to shortness of breath or altered mental state.