bronchospasm
noun
bron·cho·spasm
ˈbräŋ-kə-ˌspa-zəm 
: constriction of the air passages of the lung (as in asthma) by spasmodic contraction of the bronchial muscles
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Endobronchial mucus means there is mucus and fluid in the deep parts of the lung or lungs, causing a bronchospasm, also known as a coughing attack, doctors said.
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2025
Pope Francis suffered two acute respiratory crises Monday, a complex medical situation that was less dangerous than Friday's bronchospasm, the Vatican announced.
—Greg Norman, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
On Saturday evening the Vatican said that Francis did not experience any episodes of bronchospasm — a tightening of the muscles in the small airways of the lungs — throughout the day.
—Astha Rajvanshi, NBC News, 1 Mar. 2025
Pope Francis remains in stable condition with no new bronchospasm episodes after struggling with respiratory attacks last week.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
Albuterol can also prevent bronchospasm during exercise.
—Rosanna Sutherby, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 4 Oct. 2024
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2025
Pope Francis suffered two acute respiratory crises Monday, a complex medical situation that was less dangerous than Friday's bronchospasm, the Vatican announced.
—Greg Norman, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
On Saturday evening the Vatican said that Francis did not experience any episodes of bronchospasm — a tightening of the muscles in the small airways of the lungs — throughout the day.
—Astha Rajvanshi, NBC News, 1 Mar. 2025
Pope Francis remains in stable condition with no new bronchospasm episodes after struggling with respiratory attacks last week.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
Albuterol can also prevent bronchospasm during exercise.
—Rosanna Sutherby, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Bronchospasm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bronchospasm. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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bronchospasm
noun
bron·cho·spasm
ˈbräŋ-kə-ˌspaz-əm
: constriction of the air passages of the lung (as in asthma) by spasmodic contraction of the bronchial muscles
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