asthmatic

[US]/æs'mætɪk/
[UK]/æz'mætɪk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. experiencing difficulty in breathing due to a medical condition; making wheezing sounds
n. a person suffering from asthma; a person with wheezing breathing difficulties
Word Forms

Example Sentences

His illness left him subject to asthmatic attacks.

She is an asthmatic patient who needs to carry an inhaler with her at all times.

Regular exercise can help improve the lung capacity of asthmatic individuals.

The cold weather often triggers asthma symptoms in asthmatic people.

It's important for asthmatic patients to avoid exposure to smoke and other irritants.

An asthmatic attack can be triggered by allergies, exercise, or stress.

Some asthmatic individuals may need to use a nebulizer for medication delivery.

Asthmatic children should have an asthma action plan in place at school.

The doctor prescribed a daily inhaler for the asthmatic patient.

It's important for asthmatic individuals to avoid exposure to strong odors and fumes.

An asthmatic person may experience wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath during an asthma attack.

Real-world Examples

That makes sense, for it lets people such as asthmatics take appropriate action.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

And that is how a short asthmatic scientist landed a stone cold fox.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 10

In fact, my severe asthmatic patient is most at risk when he's quiet.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

His back was bowed, his knees were shaky, and his breathing was painfully asthmatic.

Source: The Sign of the Four

And on top of that, I'm an asthmatic.

Source: Prison Break Season 2

Yet what triggers any given asthma attack is often unclear and, as a consequence, most asthmatics are not properly treated.

Source: The Economist - Technology

These medications help asthmatics both control and prevent their asthma symptoms.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

Then the room grew perfectly black, and not a sound was audible but Zeena's asthmatic breathing.

Source: Itan Flomei

The children greeted Aureliano Segundo with excitement because he was playing the asthmatic accordion for them again.

Source: One Hundred Years of Solitude

Now a study finds that asthmatic children exposed to secondhand smoke are more likely to make repeat trips to the ER with breathing problems.

Source: Science 60 Seconds Listening Compilation February 2014

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