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asthma attack

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Noun1.asthma attack - respiratory disorder characterized by wheezingasthma attack - respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin
asthma, bronchial asthma
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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