Why is my parrot wheezing, breathing heavily, and stomach expanding?

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My 4+ year old green parrot breathing heavily.. lower abdomen expands and could hear the wheezing sound. Kindly help. Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | unspayed | 5 years and 2 months old | 0.5 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

This sign could be compatible with an respiratory tract inflammation/infection or eventually to a chronic rhinitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective). Viral and bacterial causes are quite common. The fact that the lower abdomen expands when breathing means that it is more likely that the lungs are affected. High temperature may be present. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics are needed. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Why is my parrot wheezing, breathing heavily, and stomach expanding?

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