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asthma in Chinese

asthma in Chinese is 哮喘 — asthma means a chronic condition in which the airways narrow and swell, causing wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath, often triggered by allergens, cold air, or exercise.

asthma in Chinese

哮喘
noun
Pronounced: xiào chuǎn
(pathology) 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.

What does "asthma" mean?

  1. noun A chronic condition in which the airways narrow and swell, causing wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath, often triggered by allergens, cold air, or exercise.
    "Her asthma flares up whenever pollen counts are high."
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asthma in a sentence

  • Her asthma flares up whenever pollen counts are high.
  • He carries an inhaler in case his asthma acts up during a run.

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What is "asthma" in Chinese?

"asthma" in Chinese is 哮喘. asthma means: A chronic condition in which the airways narrow and swell, causing wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath, often triggered by allergens, cold air, or exercise.

How do you pronounce 哮喘?

"asthma" in Chinese is 哮喘, pronounced "xiào chuǎn".

How do you use "asthma" in a sentence?

Example: "Her asthma flares up whenever pollen counts are high." In Chinese, "asthma" is 哮喘.

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