Surgery, chemotherapy , or radiation therapy may be needed to treat a tumor or cancer. Side effects depend on the treatments used. All medications have possible side effects. For instance, antibiotics may cause allergic reactions , stomach upset, or headache. A ventilator may cause damage to the lungs or cause a lung infection.
Surgery carries a risk of bleeding and infection.
Severe wheezing from almost any cause may result in death if treatment is unsuccessful. What happens after treatment otherwise depends on the cause. Some cases of wheezing are usually cured after treatment, such as pneumonia or heartburn. A person with moderate or severe wheezing is often admitted to the hospital for close monitoring. A person with mild wheezing may be given treatments to use at home.