Definitions for asthma
ˈæz mə, ˈæs-asth·ma

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. asthma, asthma attack, bronchial asthmanoun

   respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 5 votes

1. asthmanoun

   A long-term respiratory condition, in which the airways may unexpectedly and suddenly narrow, often in response to an allergen, cold air, exercise, or emotional stress. Symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.

2. Etymology: From ἆσθμα.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Asthmanoun

   A frequent, difficult, and short respiration, joined with a hissing sound and a cough, especially in the night-time, and when the body is in a prone posture; because then the contents of the lower belly bear so against the diaphragm, as to lessen the capacity of the breast, whereby the lungs have less room to move. John Quincy

   Etymology: ἄσϑμα.

   An asthma is the inflation of the membranes of the lungs, and of the membranes covering the muscles of the thorax, but does not continue long. John Floyer, on the Humours.

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1. asthma

   Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes, the pathways that allow air to enter and leave the lungs. This results in periodic episodes of coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. The severity and frequency of symptoms can vary among individuals and may be triggered by allergens, exercise, infections or stress.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Asthmanoun

   a disease, characterized by difficulty of breathing (due to a spasmodic contraction of the bronchi), recurring at intervals, accompanied with a wheezing sound, a sense of constriction in the chest, a cough, and expectoration

2. Etymology: [Gr. short-drawn breath, fr. to blow, for : cf. Skr. v, Goth. waian, to blow, E. wind.]

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1. Asthma

   Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and bronchospasm. Common symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Asthma is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Its diagnosis is usually based on the pattern of symptoms, response to therapy over time, and spirometry. It is clinically classified according to the frequency of symptoms, forced expiratory volume in one second, and peak expiratory flow rate. Asthma may also be classified as atopic or non-atopic where atopy refers to a predisposition toward developing type 1 hypersensitivity reactions. Treatment of acute symptoms is usually with an inhaled short-acting beta-2 agonist and oral corticosteroids. In very severe cases, intravenous corticosteroids, magnesium sulfate, and hospitalization may be required. Symptoms can be prevented by avoiding triggers, such as allergens and irritants, and by the use of inhaled corticosteroids. Long-acting beta agonists or leukotriene antagonists may be used in addition to inhaled corticosteroids if asthma symptoms remain uncontrolled. The prevalence of asthma has increased significantly since the 1970s. In 2011, 235–300 million people globally have been diagnosed with asthma, and it caused 250,000 deaths.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Asthma

   ast′ma, n. a chronic disorder of the organs of respiration, characterised by the occurrence of paroxysms in which the breathing becomes difficult, and accompanied by wheezing and a distressing feeling of tightness in the chest.—adjs. Asthmat′ic, -al, pertaining to or affected by asthma.—adv. Asthmat′ically. [Gr. asthma, asthmat-os—az-ein, to breathe hard, a-ein, to blow.]

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Asthma

   A form of bronchial disorder with three distinct components: airway hyper-responsiveness (RESPIRATORY HYPERSENSITIVITY), airway INFLAMMATION, and intermittent AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION. It is characterized by spasmodic contraction of airway smooth muscle, WHEEZING, and dyspnea (DYSPNEA, PAROXYSMAL).

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1. amsath

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of asthma in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of asthma in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of asthma in a Sentence

1. Tim Lash.Libby Dancy:

   It [ has ] messed me up, messed my system up and everything, with the allergy medicine not taken, I sneeze a lot, my eyes water a lot and itch a lot. I get queasy, and then my asthma kicks in. And then I have to go to the breathing treatments, which are expensive.

2. Douglas Coursin:

   In the past, patients with asthma, certain immune diseases, those receiving some cancer therapies and those who had a solid organ transplant received higher doses for longer periods of time, overall, I think the risk may be lower than outlined in the study because of practice changes.

3. Janice Nolen:

   You're changing the way a child's lung functions while a child is growing up, that has lifelong implications. You're shortening a life because somebody develops a heart attack ... or dies of an asthma attack, and those are not reversible.

4. Ria Dickason:

   We won't go back if it's anything close to the levels it's at now, my daughter has asthma so we are more alert to it.

5. Celso Carvalho:

   This information strongly suggests that aerobic exercise has an anti-inflammatory effect in asthma.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=asthma
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Asthma
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=asthma
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/asthma
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=asthma
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=asthma
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=asthma