Meaning of ASTHMA

Pronunciation:			'azmu
Matching Terms:			asthma attack, Asthma paper, asthmatic
Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		Disease with recurrent attacks of breathing difficulty characterized by wheezing. It is caused by spasms of the bronchial tubes, which can be caused by many factors including adverse reactions to drugs, vitamins, minerals or medicinal herbs.
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