exacerbation
Americannoun
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the act or process of making something more severe or intense.
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the state of being extremely annoyed, frustrated, or angry.
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Treatment at the point of an exacerbation for this type of asthma has barely changed for over fifty years, with steroid drugs being the mainstay of medication.
From Science Daily • Nov. 27, 2024
Indoor mold exposure has also been linked with the development and exacerbation of asthma in children and can trigger asthma symptoms in adults.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2024
A spokesman told the BBC this would "lead to an exacerbation of the humanitarian problems".
From BBC • May 13, 2023
“You have a mix of climate change, poverty and aggressive urbanization, all contributing to the exacerbation of vibrio infections and an increase of other diseases like dengue, zika and parasitic infections.”
From Washington Post • Oct. 18, 2022
There was a slight intermission of symptoms and then an exacerbation.
From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)
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