asthma
Chronic bronchial condition
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition in which the airways narrow and swell, making breathing difficult.
Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.
Attacks can be triggered by allergens, exercise, cold air, or stress: Her asthma acts up in the spring.
Most people manage asthma with inhalers containing bronchodilators or steroids.
Whistling labored breath
- breathlessnessDifficulty drawing air
- coughingForceful air expulsion reflex
- gaspingBreathing in sharp gulps
- wheezingHarsh, whistling respiration
tightness · dyspnea · chest tightness · shortness of breath · labored breathing · panting · stridor · sibilance
Of lung airways
- airwaysRespiratory or flight paths
- lungsRespiratory chest organs
- breathingPulmonary gas exchange
- pulmonaryOf the lungs
airway obstruction · bronchospasm · bronchoconstriction · inflammation · hyperreactivity · bronchioles · spirometry · pulmonologist
Portable respiratory medication device
- albuterolBronchodilator for asthma
- salbutamolBeta-agonist bronchodilator drug
- nebulizerMist-making breathing apparatus
- bronchodilatorMedication widening lung passages
corticosteroid · spacer · puff · aerosol · steroid · anti-inflammatory
Floral reproductive grains
- dust mitesMicroscopic skin-eating arachnids
- moldForm-giving container
- pet danderShed skin from animals
- smokeAirborne combustion byproduct
perfume · cold air · exercise · stress · humidity · air pollution · sulfites · aspirin
Adverse immune response
- atopyHereditary hypersensitivity to allergens
- hypersensitivityExaggerated response to stimuli
- allergenImmune response trigger
- histamineAllergy-response compound
allergic rhinitis · hay fever · eczema · atopic · sensitization · antihistamine · allergic response
Lasting extended period
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- managementOrganizing and directing resources
- controlAuthority to direct
- maintenancePreserving working condition
exacerbation · flare-up · lifelong · severity · moderate · severe · mild · intermittent
wheeze
Whistling labored breath
- breathlessnessDifficulty drawing air
- coughingForceful air expulsion reflex
- gaspingBreathing in sharp gulps
wheezing · tightness · dyspnea · chest tightness · shortness of breath · labored breathing · panting · stridor · sibilance · rattling
bronchial
Of lung airways
pulmonary · airway obstruction · bronchospasm · bronchoconstriction · inflammation · hyperreactivity · bronchioles · spirometry · pulmonologist · lung function
inhaler
Portable respiratory medication device
- albuterolBronchodilator for asthma
- salbutamolBeta-agonist bronchodilator drug
- nebulizerMist-making breathing apparatus
bronchodilator · corticosteroid · spacer · puff · aerosol · steroid · anti-inflammatory
pollen
Floral reproductive grains
- dust mitesMicroscopic skin-eating arachnids
- moldForm-giving container
- pet danderShed skin from animals
smoke · perfume · cold air · exercise · stress · humidity · air pollution · sulfites · aspirin · viral infection
allergy
Adverse immune response
- atopyHereditary hypersensitivity to allergens
- hypersensitivityExaggerated response to stimuli
- allergenImmune response trigger
histamine · allergic rhinitis · hay fever · eczema · atopic · sensitization · antihistamine · allergic response
long-term
Lasting extended period
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- managementOrganizing and directing resources
- controlAuthority to direct
maintenance · exacerbation · flare-up · lifelong · severity · moderate · severe · mild · intermittent · uncontrolled
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- asthma attackAcute respiratory distress episode
- asthma triggerSubstance provoking respiratory attacks
- asthma treatmentCare for airway inflammation
- childhood asthmaYouth respiratory inflammation disorder
- asthma flareAcute respiratory episode
- asthma managementTreating chronic breathing difficulties