CEFR B2

asthma

noun

Meaning

A chronic respiratory condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing, and chest tightness.

Examples

She carries an inhaler with her in case of an asthma attack.
Exercise-induced asthma can be managed with proper warm-up and medication.

Synonyms: breathing difficulty, respiratory distress, shortness of breath, dyspnea

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asthma (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈæzmə/

Definition

A chronic respiratory condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing, and chest tightness.

Examples

She carries an inhaler with her in case of an asthma attack.
Exercise-induced asthma can be managed with proper warm-up and medication.
The doctor explained the triggers that can worsen his asthma.

How to Use asthma

asthma attack (collocation): A sudden worsening of asthma symptoms. — "She suffered an asthma attack while running."
asthma symptoms (collocation): The signs and indicators of asthma. — "Wheezing and coughing are common asthma symptoms."
asthma medication (collocation): Drugs used to treat asthma. — "He needs to refill his asthma medication prescription."

Synonyms of asthma

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