bronchospasm

American  

[brong-kuh-spaz-uhm] / ˈbrɒŋ kəˌspæz əm /

noun

1. spasmodic contraction of the muscular lining of the bronchi, as in asthma, causing difficulty in breathing.

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Etymology

Origin of bronchospasm

First recorded in 1900–05; broncho- + spasm

Example Sentences

In big cities, he says, such recurrent, wet coughs are commonly triggered by dust and smog, sometimes accompanied by mild bronchospasm.

From BBC

In its nightly update, the Vatican said the Pope did not present any further episodes of respiratory failure or bronchospasm.

From BBC

“The presence of Terbutaline was found in the player’s biological samples. The drug was taken to calm a bronchospasm issue, in October 2022, when the footballer was registered for Sevilla FC.”

From Washington Times

If one of the gases causes bronchospasm or inflammation of the airway, a child “has much less leeway than a healthy adult,” she said.

From New York Times

The inflamed airways swell and narrow and the muscles surrounding them tighten, causing a bronchospasm.

From New York Times