asthma

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BrE /ˈæzθmə/ AmE /ˈæzθmə/

noun en → es

1 MEDICAL CONDITION [uncountable] B1

a medical condition that affects the lungs and makes it difficult to breathe, especially during attacks.

asma

  • have asthma

Collocations asthma attack · asthma symptoms

  • She has had asthma since she was a child.

    Ella ha tenido asma desde que era niña.

2 SYMPTOMS [plural] B2

the symptoms of the medical condition asthma, such as difficulty breathing and wheezing.

síntomas de asma

  • have an asthma attack

Collocations asthma symptoms · asthma medication

  • His asthma symptoms are getting worse.

    Sus síntomas de asma están empeorando.