Asthma (Noun)
Meaning
Respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Her severe asthma required constant medication to prevent an attack during peak pollen seasons.
- Doctors attributed the rising rates of childhood asthma to increasing exposure to pollution and poor air quality.
- Carrying an EpiPen is not necessary for people with asthma, but a portable inhaler is a good idea.
- Children who contract viral pneumonia may have an increased risk of developing chronic asthma in the future.
- Without immediate treatment for his acute asthma, he may experience asphyxiation from inflammation and mucus.