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Could Wheezing Be Related To Suffering From Hiatal Hernia?

Hello, I have started wheezing at night , it started while i went to lay down for bed and it has now continued when i sit up in bed or lye down. It has been going on for about a month and a half. I have a hyatial hyrnia also. It was told that it might go up into my lungs.
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Hi,
Yes,it could be possible that your hiatus hernia is causing this wheezing because in this hernia,the protruding part might cause compression over diaphragm leading to irritation of pleural tissue.
This mechanism might be the reason of your wheezing and it can also cause shortness of breath and dull chest pain occasionally.
Usually it is not serious but consult your doctor if it troubles you more.
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Could Wheezing Be Related To Suffering From Hiatal Hernia?

Hi, Yes,it could be possible that your hiatus hernia is causing this wheezing because in this hernia,the protruding part might cause compression over diaphragm leading to irritation of pleural tissue. This mechanism might be the reason of your wheezing and it can also cause shortness of breath and dull chest pain occasionally. Usually it is not serious but consult your doctor if it troubles you more.