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bronchial asthma
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bronchial asthma
n.
Asthma that is caused by spasmodic contraction of the muscular walls of the bronchial tubes.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.bronchial asthma - respiratory disorder characterized by wheezingbronchial asthma - respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin
bronchospasm - a spasm of the bronchi that makes exhalation difficult and noisy; associated with asthma and bronchitis
respiratory disease, respiratory disorder, respiratory illness - a disease affecting the respiratory system
status asthmaticus - a prolonged and severe asthma attack that does not respond to standard treatment


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