A continuous musical sound caused by narrowing of the space of a respiratory passageway (CMD 1997)
A breathing sound that may be squeaky, whistling, or musical Wheezes are often (but not always) a symptom of asthma (Some people have asthma but never wheeze, and some people wheeze for reasons other than asthma ) Wheezes are due to air passing through a narrowed opening and are therefore usually accompanied by difficulty breathing
a high-pitched sound from the chest sometimes heard during an asthmatic attack or allergic reaction