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
Research suggests that toxins in the smoke may be responsible for a series of ailments suffered by veterans, including cancer, bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, sleep apnea, bronchitis and sinusitis.
From New York Times ● Aug. 10, 2022
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
Lord Beaconsfield's last years were tormented by a bronchial asthma of gouty origin, against which he fought with tenacious and uncomplaining courage.
From Collections and Recollections by George William Erskine Russell
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