Asthmatic
Definition
Suffering from bronchial asthma or manifesting the clinical symptoms characteristic of this chronic respiratory disease (dyspnea, wheezing, coughing); (as an adjective) belonging to asthma, caused by it, or relating to the paroxysmal attacks of suffocation triggered by bronchospasm and airway inflammation.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Asthmatic
- Asthma patient
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Variable adjective with standard masculine, feminine, and structural plural variations. |
| Formation | Derived from the ancient noun 'asthma' using the descriptive functional suffix '-ic'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | /æzˈmætɪk/ or /æsˈmætɪk/ |
| Source | Stedman's Medical Dictionary and Respiratory Care Lexicon |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Pacientul asmatic trebuie să aibă întotdeauna la îndemână un inhalator cu bronhodilatator pentru urgențe.
EN: The asthmatic patient must always have a bronchodilator inhaler on hand for emergencies.
RO: Aerul rece și plin de polen poate declanșa un acces asmatic violent persoanelor cu căi respiratorii hipersensibile.
EN: Cold, pollen-filled air can trigger a violent asthmatic attack in individuals with hypersensitive airways.
RO: Medicul a prescris un tratament de lungă durată pentru a controla episoadele de tuse cu caracter asmatic.
EN: The doctor prescribed a long-term treatment to control the cough episodes of an asthmatic nature.
Idioms & Phrases
Bronhospasm asmatic / Asthmatic bronchospasm
RO: Contracție bruscă și involuntară a mușchilor netezi ai bronhiilor, determinând îngustarea severă a căilor respiratorii.
EN: A sudden and involuntary contraction of the smooth muscles of the bronchi, leading to severe narrowing of the airways.
Teren asmatic / Asthmatic predisposition
RO: Predispoziție genetică sau imunologică a unui individ de a dezvolta reacții alergice și inflamații pulmonare.
EN: A genetic or immunological predisposition of an individual to develop allergic reactions and pulmonary inflammation.
Acces asmatic paroxistic / Paroxysmal asthmatic attack
RO: Episod acut și intens de sufocare, care se instalează brusc și necesită asistență medicală imediată sau administrare de medicație.
EN: An acute and intense episode of suffocation that sets in suddenly, requiring immediate medical assistance or drug administration.
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