asthma

noun

asth·ma | \ ˈaz-mə

, British ˈas-\

Definition of asthma

: 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)

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Other Words from asthma

asthmatic \ az-ˈma-tik

, British as- \ adjective or noun

asthmatically \ -ti-k(ə-)lē

\ adverb

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The Purdue University researchers who did the Scientific Reports study wanted to test some new ways to deal with it in low-income communities that suffer disproportionately from asthma linked to cockroach allergens. — Brian Resnick, Vox, "One big reason you can’t get rid of cockroaches," 3 July 2019 In Denver, people in the lower-income neighborhoods of Globeville, Elyria and Swansea have suffered from asthma, cancer and heart-lung ailments — possibly related to air pollution. — Bruce Finley, The Denver Post, "Suncor oil refinery operators hit by Colorado health department for emitting toxic gas," 1 July 2019 The particles, about 1/30th of the diameter of a human hair, penetrate deeply into the lungs to cause coughing, chest pain and asthma attacks. — CBS News, "Smoke from wildfires increases health risks for millions of Americans," 25 June 2019 Ashley, who suffered from asthma, was pronounced dead at a hospital, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner-coroner’s office. — Maya Lau, latimes.com, "L.A. County to pay $3 million to family who says failed 911 calls led to girl's death," 4 June 2019 The Los Angeles Times reports that some doctors may have been giving children medical exemptions for questionable purposes, such as asthma. — Molly Longman, refinery29.com, "Is Jessica Biel Anti-Vaxx?," 15 June 2019 Such exposure may raise the risk of asthma and cancer, as well as derail the normal development of a child’s body and brain. — oregonlive.com, "Son nagged by golfing dad’s death from a rare cancer; were pesticides at fault?," 15 June 2019 People with increased health risks such as asthma, COPD, pregnant women and small children should limit their time outdoors, especially in smokey conditions. — Grace Oldham, azcentral, "Coldwater Fire crews work toward containment along Highway 87; expect travel delays in area," 10 June 2019 Health studies have shown that children who live near heavy traffic, and are exposed to particulate pollution from heavy trucks and diesel engines, develop higher incidences of health problems such as asthma. — Patrick Sisson, Curbed, "Your online shopping is polluting this small town," 20 Nov. 2018

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