Asthma

Pronunciation: /ˈæz.mə/

Definitions of asthma

noun a medical condition characterized by difficulty breathing, wheezing, and coughing

Example Sentences

A1 My friend has asthma and always carries an inhaler with her.

A2 Asthma can be triggered by allergies, exercise, or stress.

B1 Managing asthma requires regular check-ups with a doctor and following a treatment plan.

B2 People with asthma should avoid smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke to prevent flare-ups.

C1 Research has shown a correlation between air pollution and an increase in asthma cases.

C2 Advanced treatments like biologic therapies are available for severe asthma cases that do not respond to traditional medications.

Examples of asthma in a Sentence

formal Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by difficulty breathing.

informal My friend has asthma and always carries an inhaler with them.

slang I can't hang out with them tonight, they're having an asthma attack.

figurative The city's pollution problem is like asthma, suffocating its residents.

Grammatical Forms of asthma

• plural: asthmas
• comparative: more asthmatic
• superlative: most asthmatic
• present tense: has asthma
• future tense: will have asthma
• perfect tense: has had asthma
• continuous tense: is having asthma
• singular: asthma
• positive degree: asthma
• infinitive: to have asthma
• gerund: having asthma
• participle: asthmatic

Origin and Evolution of asthma

First Known Use: 1290 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'asthma' originated from the Greek word 'asthma', meaning 'panting' or 'shortness of breath'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'asthma' has retained its original meaning of a respiratory condition characterized by difficulty breathing, but has also come to encompass a broader understanding of chronic lung diseases with similar symptoms.