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What causes a wheezing sound in the throat?

Oct 31, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lu Cheng
Introduction
When taking deep or forceful breaths, air passes through the throat more quickly, which may produce stridor (noisy breathing) in the throat. This condition is usually temporary, not accompanied by other symptoms, and requires no specific treatment—simply adjusting the breathing pattern is sufficient. In elderly individuals, lower muscle tone in the throat makes them more prone to producing stridor during breathing, but this typically does not cause other noticeable discomfort.

In general, a hoarse sound or stridor in the throat may be caused by breathing patterns, age-related factors, pharyngitis, asthma, vocal cord polyps, and other conditions. If discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly. Specific analyses are as follows:

1. Breathing Pattern

During deep or forceful breathing, the increased speed of air passing through the throat may produce a hoarse sound or stridor. This condition is usually temporary and not accompanied by other symptoms. No specific treatment is required; adjusting the breathing pattern is sufficient.

2. Age-Related Factors

Older adults may develop throat stridor during breathing due to reduced laryngeal muscle tone. Typically, no other significant discomfort is present. Maintaining healthy lifestyle habits, such as quitting smoking and limiting alcohol consumption, is recommended to help reduce the occurrence of stridor.

3. Pharyngitis

Pathogens invading the pharynx and causing infection may lead to pharyngitis. Inflammation can result in swelling and congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, narrowing the airway. As airflow passes through the narrowed throat, stridor may occur, often accompanied by symptoms such as sore throat and difficulty swallowing. It is recommended to follow medical advice and use medications such as oseltamivir phosphate capsules, antiviral oral liquids, and acyclovir tablets for treatment.

4. Asthma

Asthma may be caused by genetic factors. During an asthma attack, airway inflammation leads to airway narrowing, restricting airflow during breathing, which may cause stridor in the throat. Symptoms may also include wheezing and chest tightness. It is recommended to use medications such as salbutamol sulfate tablets, terbutaline sulfate granules, and formoterol fumarate tablets under medical guidance.

5. Vocal Cord Polyps

Vocal cord polyps are benign lesions on the surface of the vocal cord mucosa. When the polyp enlarges, it can interfere with normal vocal cord vibration, resulting in stridor in the throat. This is usually accompanied by symptoms such as hoarseness and difficulty speaking. Treatment may include medications such as Jinsong Kaiyin Pills, Guilin Watermelon Frost Lozenges, and budesonide suspension for inhalation, used under medical supervision.

In daily diet, spicy, raw, and cold foods should be avoided to prevent bodily discomfort.

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