Wheezing, or other whistling or raspy sounds that occur while breathing, may be a symptom of hay fever, COPD, asthma, acute bronchitis, bronchospasm, swelling in the airways, mucus in the airways, something stuck in the throat or a growth in the airway. If symptoms persist, make an appointment with SIU HealthCare.

Shortness of breath is generally a symptom of some underlying condition, rather than a condition itself. Possible causes include asthma, pneumonia or other respiratory infections, low blood pressure, or more severe conditions such as cardiac arrhythmia, lung disease or tuberculosis. Make an appointment with SIU HealthCare for a diagnosis.

Osteoporosis is a condition in which the body's production of new bone material does not keep up with the loss of old material, leading to bones becoming weak and/or brittle.

Osteoporosis is a condition in which the body's production of new bone material does not keep up with the loss of old material, leading to bones becoming weak and/or brittle.

Osteoporosis is a condition in which the body's production of new bone material does not keep up with the loss of old material, leading to bones becoming weak and/or brittle.

Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritic inflammation that occurs when the flexible ends of bones begins to wear down.

Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritic inflammation that occurs when the flexible ends of bones begins to wear down.

Lupus is a name for a collection of autoimmune conditions in which the body's immune system attacks healthy cells.

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat, and digestive fluid. The affected fluid may then plug up certain tubes and ducts in the body, particularly in the lungs and digestive system.

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat, and digestive fluid. The affected fluid may then plug up certain tubes and ducts in the body, particularly in the lungs and digestive system.