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As a noun, asthma means a long-term respiratory condition, in which the airways may unexpectedly and suddenly narrow, often in response to an allergen, cold air, exercise, or emotional stress. Symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.
Meanings of asthma
2 meaningsnoun
pathologyA long-term respiratory condition, in which the airways may unexpectedly and suddenly narrow, often in response to an allergen, cold air, exercise, or emotional stress. Symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.
Respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin
Similar: asthma attack, bronchial asthma
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