What Wheezing Sounds Like. Wheezing is simply a whistling sound made when breathing. It is typically heard when a person exhales (breathes out) and sounds like a high-pitched whistle. Sometimes it is heard when inhaling — or breathing in — as well.

How would you describe the sound of wheezing?

Wheezing is a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breathe. It's heard most clearly when you exhale, but in severe cases, it can be heard when you inhale. It's caused by narrowed airways or inflammation. Wheezing may be a symptom of a serious breathing problem that requires diagnosis and treatment.

What does a pneumonia wheeze sound like?

Wheezing, which usually means inflammation or spasm is present in the bronchial tubes. "E" to "A" changes in the lungs (egophony). Your doctor may have you say the letter "E" while he listens to your chest. Pneumonia may cause the "E" to sound like the letter "A" when heard through a stethoscope.