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Definitions of asthma in various dictionaries:
noun - respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing
A chronic respiratory disease, often arising from allergies, that is characterized by sudden recurring attacks of labored breathing, chest constriction, and coughing.
noun - a respiratory disease
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| (I'm Jerome Bettis of the NFL.) As a sufferer from this condition, I've testified on Capitol Hill about the need to keep inhalers on the market |
| The bronchodilator Albuterol helps relieve this condition, from the Greek for "panting" |
| Medicine: finding that this breathing disorder "can be treated with a roller-coaster ride"; Advair is more traditional |
| Cingular is a wireless company; Singulair treats this condition, though it doesn't replace fast-acting inhalers |
| Kids can be diagnosed with allergy-triggered this breathing malady that begins & ends with the same letter |
| A spirometer measures lung capacity & is used to diagnose this chronic disorder seen in about 10% of children |
| Greek for "to breathe hard" gives us the name for this ailment common in children |
| This inflammation & narrowing of airways is the most common chronic disease of children |
| Wheezing is a common symptom of this lung disorder; a global initiative brings awareness of it annually on the first Tuesday in May |
| An itching sensation in the chest can signal an attack of this, in which bronchioles narrow |
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| A chronic respiratory disease, often arising from allergies, that is characterized by sudden recurring attacks of labored breathing, chest constriction, and coughing. |
| a respiratory condition marked by attacks of spasm in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing. It is usually connected to allergic reaction or other forms of hypersensitivity. |
| respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing usually of allergic origin |
| A respiratory condition marked by attacks of spasm in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing. It is usually connected to allergic reaction or other forms of hypersensitivity. |
| a medical condition that makes breathing difficult by causing the air passages to become narrow or blocked: |
| a chest disease in which breathing can become difficult, often caused by an allergic reaction |
| Asthma description |
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| Asthma is a common long-term inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs. It is characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and bronchospasm. Symptoms include episodes of wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. These episodes may occur a few times a day or a few times per week. Depending on the person, they may become worse at night or with exercise.Asthma is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Environmental factors include exposure to air pollution and allergens. Other potential triggers include medications such as aspirin and beta blockers. Diagnosis is usually based on the pattern of symptoms, response to therapy over time, and spirometry. Asthma is classified according to the frequency of symptoms, forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), and peak expiratory flow rate. It may also be classified as atopic or non-atopic, where atopy refers to a predisposition toward developi |