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asthma

noun

asth·​ma ˈaz-mə How to pronounce asthma (audio)
 British  ˈas-
: a chronic lung disorder that is marked by recurring episodes of airway obstruction (as from bronchospasm) manifested by labored breathing accompanied especially by wheezing and coughing and by a sense of constriction in the chest, and that is triggered by hyperreactivity to various stimuli (such as allergens or rapid change in air temperature)
asthmatic
az-ˈma-tik How to pronounce asthma (audio)
 British  as-
adjective or noun
asthmatically
az-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce asthma (audio)
 British  as-
adverb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web And these peaker plants tend to be located in lower income sections of the city, where asthma and other respiratory diseases are more prevalent. Sherrie Nachman, Forbes, 1 July 2022 Left untreated, allergies can also lead to worsening symptoms of related conditions like allergic asthma or chronic sinus infections. Lauren Krouse, SELF, 1 June 2022 The statement said investigators in the studies lay out the evidence for allergic asthma and other associated allergies being risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2022 Leila’s asthma is now well-controlled by an inhaler and supervision from her pulmonologist. Talia Soglin, chicagotribune.com, 15 Dec. 2021 The agency notes that asthma probably does not qualify a traveler for an exemption. Hannah Sampson, Anchorage Daily News, 29 Sep. 2021 Studying genetic questions, particularly for those most affected by asthma, is also important and ethical, Ownby says. Charles Piller, Science | AAAS, 12 Aug. 2021 The study will follow 500 pregnant women of Mexican descent in both cities and their newborns for the next five years to see how prevalent asthma is. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 21 June 2021 The money could also be used to help a child manage their medicine or take better care of their asthma. Jen Christensen, CNN, 18 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English asma, borrowed from Medieval Latin asma, asthma, borrowed from Greek ásthma "panting, shortness of breath, asthma (as a medical condition)," of uncertain origin

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of asthma was in the 14th century

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