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bronchospasm Definition

bron·cho·spasm (bräŋ′kō spaz′əm)

noun

spasmodic contraction of the muscular walls of the bronchial air passages to the lungs, as in asthma, which makes breathing difficult

bronchospasm Related Forms
bron′·cho·spas′tic (-spas′tik) adjective
bronchospasm Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • cause: And the factor causing a bronchospasm, appearing at this time.
  • include: The symptoms are similar to lactose intolerance but can also include bronchospasm, itching, hives, shock or hypertension.
  • precipitate: They may also precipitate bronchospasm or induce attacks of asthma in susceptible subjects.
  • induce: In the UK, divers with allergic asthma are permitted to dive, although those with exercise or emotion induced bronchospasm are banned.
  • prevent: It is used to treat and prevent bronchospasm in patients with reversible obstructive airway disease and exercise-induced bronchospasm.

Adjective modifier

  • paradoxical: As with other inhalation therapy paradoxical bronchospasm may occur with an immediate increase in wheezing after dosing.
  • exercise-induced: It is used to treat and prevent bronchospasm in patients with reversible obstructive airway disease and exercise-induced bronchospasm.
  • acute: Acute bronchospasm, in the acute phase, can be stopped and responds well to conventional bronchodilators such as Salbutamol inhalers.

Preposition: in

  • patient: Naproxen may precipitate bronchospasm in patients suffering from, or with a history of, bronchial asthma or allergic disease.