asthma
Asthma is a medical condition that makes it hard for a person to breathe. It often causes coughing, wheezing, and a tight feeling in the chest.
Exemplos
3 de 5I need to take my medicine for my asthma before we go for a run.
I need to use my medication for my breathing condition before running.
The patient was diagnosed with asthma during his childhood.
The doctor found that the patient had this breathing problem when he was a child.
My asthma is acting up today because of all this dust.
My breathing is difficult today because the dust is triggering my condition.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'A' in Asthma standing for 'Air'—people with asthma are struggling to get enough Air.
Quiz rápido
He uses an inhaler every morning because he has ____.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: asthma
Exemplos
I need to take my medicine for my asthma before we go for a run.
everydayI need to use my medication for my breathing condition before running.
The patient was diagnosed with asthma during his childhood.
formalThe doctor found that the patient had this breathing problem when he was a child.
My asthma is acting up today because of all this dust.
informalMy breathing is difficult today because the dust is triggering my condition.
Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by airway inflammation.
academicAsthma is a long-term lung disease where the air paths become swollen.
Our health insurance policy covers treatments for chronic conditions like asthma.
businessOur company insurance pays for medical care for long-term illnesses such as asthma.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
to have an asthma attack
to suddenly find it very hard to breathe
childhood asthma
asthma that begins when a person is a child
exercise-induced asthma
breathing problems triggered by physical activity
Frequentemente confundido com
Bronchitis is usually a temporary infection, while asthma is a long-term condition.
Notas de uso
Asthma is an uncountable noun. Use 'have' or 'suffer from' to describe someone with the condition.
Erros comuns
Do not use 'a' before asthma; say 'I have asthma,' not 'I have an asthma.'
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'A' in Asthma standing for 'Air'—people with asthma are struggling to get enough Air.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Greek word 'asthma,' which means 'short-drawn breath' or 'panting.'
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many countries, schools require specific medical plans for children with asthma to ensure they can use inhalers during class.
Quiz rápido
He uses an inhaler every morning because he has ____.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: asthma
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