First off, if we are talking about an infant and the coughing and wheezing is accompanied by a fever, go see a medical doctor as soon as possible. There has been a resurgence of whooping cough in the U.S. and, God forbid, it can be deadly. And if your wheezing is making you lightheaded, this may be a sign of asthma, which can also be deadly. If you have coughed up blood in ANY amount, or if you have an uncontrollable cough for more than a week, you should also seek medical advice as these may also be signs of a much larger problem. Read more »

People who have developed a chronic cough accompanied by wheezing tend to experience a variety of physical discomforts ranging from sleep problems to inability to concentrate during the day, to severe anxiety. Read more »