I agree it sounds funnier but shortness of breath in asthma where your airway sounds are high pitched and almost musical are not referred to a “weaseling”.

Me: “Sir, have you been drinking?”

Mr Bacchanal: “Yeeeessshhh. *burp* Damn right I been!”

Me: “How much?”

Mr B:” However much I can get my damn hands on!!”

36 y/o female chief complaint at triage: “I forgot why I came. Gimme a minute and I’ll remember!”