respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin
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a prolonged and severe asthma attack that does not respond to standard treatment
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respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Pulmonology.respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Pulmonology.either of the two main branches of the trachea
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Pulmonology.any of the smallest bronchial ducts; ending in alveoli
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Pulmonology.inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Pulmonology.a drug that relaxes and dilates the bronchial passageways and improves the passages of air into the lungs
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Pulmonology.either of the two main branches of the trachea
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Pulmonology.a nonreversible lung disease that is a combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis; usually patients have been heavy cigarette smo…
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Pulmonology.an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Pulmonology.oxygen deficiency causing a very strong drive to correct the deficiency
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Pulmonology.either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Pulmonology.respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or…
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Pulmonology.abnormal presence of air in the pleural cavity resulting in the collapse of the lung; may be spontaneous (due to injury to the chest)…
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Pulmonology.blockage of the pulmonary artery by foreign matter or by a blood clot
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Pulmonology.an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Pulmonology.pertaining to respiration; "respiratory assistance"
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Pulmonology.the use of a spirometer to measure vital capacity
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The first attack, or act of hostility; the first act of injury, or first act leading to a war or a controversy; unprovoked attack; ass…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prolonged, severe, asthma, attack, respond.a bronchodilator (trade names Ventolin or Proventil) used for asthma and emphysema and other lung conditions; available in oral or inh…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prolonged, severe, asthma, attack, respond.An alarm from a real or threatened attack; a sudden attack; also, a bugle sound to give warning.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prolonged, severe, asthma, attack, respond.a bronchodilator (trade name Alupent) used to treat asthma and emphysema and other lung conditions; available in oral or inhalant form…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prolonged, severe, asthma, attack, respond.a theophylline derivative that is used as a bronchodilator in the treatment of bronchial asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prolonged, severe, asthma, attack, respond.Short and rapid breathing; a panting; asthma.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prolonged, severe, asthma, attack, respond.Opposing, or fitted to relieve, asthma.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prolonged, severe, asthma, attack, respond.To attack morally, or with a view to produce changes in the feelings, character, conduct, existing usages, institutions; to attack by…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prolonged, severe, asthma, attack, respond.To attack with moral means, or with a view of producing moral effects; to attack by words, arguments, or unfriendly measures; to assai…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prolonged, severe, asthma, attack, respond.A person affected with asthma.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prolonged, severe, asthma, attack, respond.Of or pertaining to asthma; as, an asthmatic cough; liable to, or suffering from, asthma; as, an asthmatic patient.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prolonged, severe, asthma, attack, respond.the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent); "the film was sensitive to attack by acids"; "open to attack…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prolonged, severe, asthma, attack, respond.To attack; to make an effort or attack upon; to try to take by force; as, to attempt the enemy's camp.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prolonged, severe, asthma, attack, respond.a spasm of the bronchi that makes exhalation difficult and noisy; associated with asthma and bronchitis
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prolonged, severe, asthma, attack, respond.The act of rushing upon, or towards, an enemy; a sudden onset or attack, as of troops, esp. cavalry; hence, the signal for attack; as,…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prolonged, severe, asthma, attack, respond.Medical or hygienic care; remedial treatment of disease; a method of medical treatment; as, to use the water cure.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prolonged, severe, asthma, attack, respond.The act of drawing the attention and force of an enemy from the point where the principal attack is to be made; the attack, alarm, or…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: prolonged, severe, asthma, attack, respond.white odorless powdered or crystalline alkaloid from plants of the genus Ephedra (especially Ephedra sinica) or made synthetically; us…
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