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Asthma

Definition:

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by the inflammation and narrowing of the airways, causing difficulty in breathing. It is often triggered by certain substances or situations.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun
• Verb

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1 - Noun:

1.1 - A medical condition:

Example sentence 1: John has asthma, and he always carries his inhaler with him.

Example sentence 2: Running can trigger my asthma, so I avoid intense physical activities.

1.2 - A period of difficulty:

Example sentence 3: The country experienced an economic asthma after the stock market crashed.

Related products: Asthma inhalers, Asthma nebulizers

Sense 2 - Verb:

2.1 - To suffer from asthma:

Example sentence 4: She has been asthmatic since childhood, always struggling to breathe properly.

2.2 - To experience difficulty or restriction:

Example sentence 5: The company's growth was asthmatic due to the lack of proper investment.

Related products: Air purifiers, Allergy-free mattresses