noun
asthma
ASMUH
noun
1
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."
"He carries an inhaler in case his asthma acts up during a run."
How to Use Asthma
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA lung condition that makes breathing difficult, especially when triggered by things like allergens or exercise.
Common pairings
asthma attack
suffer from asthma
asthma inhaler
Word Forms
asthmas plural, asthmata plural
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Etymology
From Greek âsthma, "hard breathing." The silent "th" spelling was added in the 1500s to match the Greek original.