What Does Wheezing Sound Like?

Almost half of American children need albuterol for wheezing at some point in their lives.  While multiple things can cause wheezing, millions of kids have been prescribed an inhaler to help.  It is important for parents to know what signs could tell them that their child needs to use the inhaler already prescribed.  Children well-practiced with an inhaler will often "just know" when they need it and they're usually right.  Still, many parents ask about how to know when their young child needs another dose of albuterol.  If your child has an inhaler and you're left wondering when to use it, this video can help.  In this video Dr. Glinder describes what wheezing sounds like and what to look for when considering giving your child his/her albuterol inhaler.