bronchial asthma
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bronchial asthma
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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The best argument for hyposensitization is that it reduces the risk of the potentially dangerous spread of allergy symptoms from the upper to the lower respiratory tract—from allergic rhinitis to allergic bronchial asthma, for example.
From Scientific American ● May 4, 2023
He had bronchial asthma, prompting the description of him in “American Pie” as “a lonely teenage broncin’ buck.”
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 18, 2022
These boys or young men are dying of bronchial asthma or genetic heart conditions or exertional heatstroke.
From Salon ● Nov. 13, 2021
“The Medical Examiner's Office determined that Mr. Williams died of acute, chronic bronchial asthma and that there was no sign of trauma,” said Lt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2016
Alas! this bronchial asthma, that shuts me from that fishing.
From Blacker's Art of Fly Making, &c. Comprising Angling, & Dyeing of Colours, with Engravings of Salmon & Trout Flies by William Blacker
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