Many parents often confuse wheezing with noisy breathing, but they’re quite different. 👉 Wheezing is a whistling sound that comes from the chest and usually means the airways are narrowed. The child may show increased breathing effort—like fast breathing, chest retractions, or flaring of the nose. 👉 Noisy breathing, on the other hand, is commonly due to nasal blockage or throat congestion. The sound is more from the upper airways, and the child’s breathing effort is usually normal. ✅ Always ge