asthma flare
Airways suddenly tighten
An asthma flare is a sudden worsening of asthma symptoms—wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, shortness of breath.
The airways become inflamed and constricted, often triggered by allergens, exercise, cold air, or illness.
Also called an asthma attack or exacerbation: She kept her inhaler nearby in case of an asthma flare.
- wheezeWhistling labored breath
- can't breatheUnable to inhale
- inhalerPortable respiratory medication device
- breathlessLacking air, gasping
- short of breathUnable to breathe easily
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- seasonal ailmentsflu, cold, common cold, seasonal flu, influenza
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