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asthma attack

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Noun1.asthma attackasthma attack - 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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The three main efficiency of the drug include reduced inflammation in the airways of lungs, reduced asthma attack frequency by 50% for 2 weeks use and as much as 75% during a 12 week period, and reduced sleep distraction of 61.
The court held that the officials were not deliberately indifferent to the arrestee's serious medical needs when they did not comply with the arrestee's request for hot tea during an asthma attack, but called emergency medical services instead.
Wheeler died from an asthma attack during an unauthorized football practice.
 
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