The changes in the lungs that cause chronic obstructive pulmonary disease result in shortness of breath, as well as wheezing, mucus production, and a chronic cough.
That said, symptoms of asthma include coughing, a feeling of chest tightness, dyspnea, or difficulty breathing, and wheezing, or a high-pitched whistling sound that usually happens during exhalation.
One veteran, who was accidentally sprayed in the face with the chemical DMMP in 1984, found himself wheezing and coughing the next day, symptoms that ended up lasting several weeks.
She patrolled the corridors alone. Break a rule in front of her, put just one toe out of line, and she'd whisk off for Filch, who'd appear, wheezing, two seconds later.
“He's not long for this world anyway, if you ask me! ” said the lopsided man, to the accompaniment of his sister's wheezing giggles. “Look at him—what's happened to you, then, Dumby? ”