bronchospasm
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bronchospasm
Example Sentences
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The inflamed airways swell and narrow and the muscles surrounding them tighten, causing a bronchospasm.
From New York Times
The greatest concern in using the drug is the laundry list of possible side effects, with particular focus on the possibility of heart failure, mild or severe bronchospasm or suicidal thoughts.
From Fox News
Schmidt: It was about four days from the time of a headache and burning in my sinuses to the fever, cough, and bronchospasm.
From Fox News
The FDA said Striverdi Respimat hasn't been evaluated among people with asthma and is not approved to treat asthma or sudden breathing problems such as acute bronchospasm.
From US News
I figured she probably had some leftover bronchospasm from a resolved upper respiratory infection.
From New York Times
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