bronchial
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of bronchial
First recorded in 1725–35; bronchi(a) + -al 1
Example Sentences
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His 80th birthday concert at New York’s Beacon Theater in 2010 was a critical success, but bronchial issues forced him into retirement in 2012.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
That includes veterans suffering from cancer, allergic rhinitis, bronchial asthma, hypertension, sinusitis and other conditions, often related to the respiratory system.
From New York Times ● May 21, 2024
“I’d hoped to power through the Phoenix show but I had a bronchial infection and a last-minute adverse reaction to medication,” Hackett wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2024
The microscopic particles can penetrate deeply into the lungs and then move further into the body, causing both short-term bronchial problems and serious long-term health issues.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 15, 2024
So I flew again to see Mr. Muhammad, but this time to Phoenix, Arizona, where the Nation of Islam had bought him the house in the hot, dry climate that relieved his severe bronchial condition.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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