Question
I recently noticed that when I climb up and down the stairs in my four-story home, I have some difficulty breathing, which I never had before. Now, when I breathe, there are occasional mild buzzing sounds. My mother had similar symptoms when she was young, and she was later diagnosed with asthma and has not been cured since. I would like to ask, what could cause buzzing sounds during breathing?
Answer
Based on the symptoms provided, buzzing sounds during breathing may be a sign of asthma. Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by recurrent episodes of difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing, which often worsen at night or in the early morning. Asthma attacks may be accompanied by respiratory infections, and severe nighttime attacks can even lead to respiratory failure, which is a critical condition. Therefore, early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are very important.