asthma

The word “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. In plain terms, a lung condition that makes breathing difficult, especially when triggered by things like allergens or exercise.

“Asthma” is pronounced ASMUH (/ˈæzmə/ in IPA).

Here is “asthma” used in a sentence: “Her asthma flares up whenever pollen counts are high.”

“Asthma” is a noun.

The word “asthma” dates back to around 1500 and comes from Greek. From Greek âsthma, "hard breathing." The silent "th" spelling was added in the 1500s to match the Greek original.

“Asthma” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Asthma symptoms are often triggered by allergens, cold air, or exercise, which cause the airways to narrow and swell. This leads to wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath.

Asthma is a chronic condition involving recurring narrowing and swelling of the airways, often triggered by specific factors like allergens or cold air. Bronchitis is typically an inflammation of the bronchial tubes usually caused by infection, and can be either short-term or chronic, whereas asthma is a long-term, recurring condition.

Yes, exercise is a recognised trigger for asthma, alongside allergens and cold air, and can bring on wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath in people with the condition.