bronchial asthma

noun

, Pathology.

1. asthma.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bronchial asthma¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

The certificate gives the cause of death as “exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchial asthma together with low grade lower respiratory tract infection,” according to the Irish Independent.

From Los Angeles Times

That includes veterans suffering from cancer, allergic rhinitis, bronchial asthma, hypertension, sinusitis and other conditions, often related to the respiratory system.

From New York Times

Research suggests that toxins in the smoke may be responsible for a series of ailments suffered by veterans, including cancer, bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, sleep apnea, bronchitis and sinusitis.

From New York Times

He had bronchial asthma, prompting the description of him in “American Pie” as “a lonely teenage broncin’ buck.”

From Seattle Times

These boys or young men are dying of bronchial asthma or genetic heart conditions or exertional heatstroke.

From Salon