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Asthma

asthma

noun AST-mah Rare

Origin: from Greek 'asthma' (panting)

Usage Note

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory airway disease causing episodes of wheezing (Keuchen) and shortness of breath (Atemnot). Allergisches Asthma is triggered by allergens; an acute attack is called Asthmaanfall.

Examples

"Bei körperlicher Anstrengung bekam das Kind regelmäßig einen Asthmaanfall."

Natural Translation

During physical exertion, the child regularly had an asthma attack.

Literal Translation

During physical exertion got the child regularly an asthma attack.

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