asthma
/'æsmə/
Definition
- Noun:
- A respiratory disorder: A medical condition affecting the airways that carry air to and from the lungs.
- Characterized by wheezing: Its primary symptoms include difficulty breathing, coughing, and a whistling or wheezing sound when breathing out.
- Usually of allergic origin: It is often triggered or worsened by allergens (like pollen or dust), exercise, cold air, or respiratory infections.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- She has had asthma since childhood and always carries an inhaler.
- Air pollution can trigger severe asthma attacks in some people.
- The doctor prescribed new medication to control his asthma.
Advanced Usage
"to have asthma": to be diagnosed with or suffer from the condition.
- Many athletes successfully manage their condition and compete at high levels even though they have asthma.
"asthma attack": a sudden, acute episode of worsened asthma symptoms.
- He was rushed to the hospital after a severe asthma attack.
Variants and Related Words
Asthmatic (adj): Relating to or suffering from asthma.
- She has asthmatic symptoms whenever she visits a house with cats.
Asthmatic (n): A person who suffers from asthma.
- The new air filtration system in the school benefits all students, especially asthmatics.
Synonyms
- Bronchial asthma: A more specific medical term.
- Reactive airway disease: A general term sometimes used for asthma-like symptoms.
Related Phrases
Exercise-induced asthma: Asthma symptoms that are triggered by physical activity.
- He uses his inhaler before running to prevent exercise-induced asthma.
Allergic asthma: The most common type, where symptoms are triggered by allergens.
- Her allergic asthma is worst during the spring pollen season.
Noun
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respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin
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