Respiratory Disorders

noun a person who suffers from asthma

adjective relating to or suffering from asthma

• The asthmatic patient requires regular monitoring and medication to manage their condition.
• My friend is asthmatic and always carries an inhaler with them.
• I can't hang out in that smoky bar, I'm asthmatic and it will trigger an attack.
• Her fear of failure was like an asthmatic's struggle for breath, overwhelming and suffocating.

noun a harsh, high-pitched sound heard during breathing in cases of obstruction in the air passages

• The patient presented with stridor, indicating a potential obstruction in the airway.
• I could hear that stridor sound coming from the baby's throat.
• That stridor noise is freaking me out, man.
• The stridor of the wind through the trees created a haunting atmosphere.

noun ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome) is a medical condition affecting the lungs, causing severe breathing difficulties.

• ARDS, or Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, is a serious condition that affects the lungs.
• My uncle was diagnosed with ARDS after contracting a severe case of pneumonia.
• I heard that ARDS can be really dangerous if not treated promptly.
• Dealing with ARDS felt like trying to breathe underwater.

noun a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or instances of shallow or infrequent breathing during sleep

• Sleep apnoea is a serious sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or shallow breaths during sleep.
• My dad has sleep apnoea and has to wear a CPAP machine at night.
• I heard that loud snoring can be a sign of sleep apnoea.
• The city's traffic congestion is like sleep apnoea, causing disruptions and pauses in the flow of vehicles.

noun a medical condition that can be caused by various factors such as infection or injury

• The patient was diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome after experiencing difficulty breathing.
• My friend's dad got hit with acute respiratory distress syndrome and had to be put on a ventilator.
• I heard that dude got ARDS from vaping too much.
• The sudden influx of emails caused an acute respiratory distress syndrome in my inbox.

noun a mass of lymphoid tissue in the upper part of the throat behind the nose, often obstructing breathing through the nasal passages

• The doctor recommended removing the adenoid to improve the patient's breathing.
• I heard that getting your adenoids removed can help with snoring.
• My friend said her adenoid surgery was a breeze.
• His adenoid-like behavior was annoying, always sniffling and congested.