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Asthma: meaning, definitions and examples

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asthma

 

[ หˆรฆsmษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by the inflammation and narrowing of the airways. This leads to difficulty in breathing, wheezing, coughing, and chest tightness. It can be triggered by various factors, including allergens, pollution, exercise, and respiratory infections. Asthma symptoms can vary in severity and may require different management strategies, including the use of inhalers and medication. While asthma cannot be cured, it can be effectively managed to maintain a good quality of life.

Synonyms

bronchial asthma, wheezing

Examples of usage

  • She uses her inhaler to manage her asthma.
  • Asthma can be triggered by pollen or dust.
  • He's had asthma since he was a child.

Translations

Translations of the word "asthma" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น asma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคธเฅเคฅเคฎเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Asthma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ asma

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐัั‚ะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ astma

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ–˜ๆฏ (ใœใ‚“ใใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท asthme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ asma

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท astฤฑm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒœ์‹ (์ฒœ์‹)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฑุจูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ astma

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ asthma

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ“ฎๅ–˜ (xiร ochuวŽn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ astma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ astmi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัั‚ะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒกแƒ—แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ astma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ asma

Etymology

The word 'asthma' has its origins in the ancient Greek word 'รกsthma', meaning 'panting' or 'short breath'. This term reflects the symptoms associated with the condition, emphasizing the difficulty individuals face while breathing. The Greeks described asthma-like symptoms as early as the 5th century BC, indicating that the condition has been known for centuries. In medical texts, the term has been used to describe various types of respiratory distress, progressing through history to the modern definition we understand today. Over time, the understanding of asthma has evolved significantly, leading to advancements in treatment and management strategies that improve the quality of life for those affected.

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