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June 20, 2013

Asthma Glossary of Terms

The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Asthma article.

Abdominal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Abnormal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Absorption: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Acetate: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Acid reflux: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Acne: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Acupuncture: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Acute: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Adrenaline: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Airway: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Airway obstruction: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Allergen: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Allergic reaction: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Allergy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Allergy shots: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Alveoli: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Anaphylaxis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Antibody: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Anticholinergic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Anxiety: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Arthritis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Aspirin: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Asthma: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Atopic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Beta blocker: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Bile: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Blood pressure: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Breathing: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Bronchi: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Bronchitis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Caffeine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Calcium: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Capillaries: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Carbon dioxide: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Chest: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Chronic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Chronic illness: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cirrhosis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Congestion: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Contraction: See the definition from MedTerms.com

COPD: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Corticosteroid: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cortisone: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cough: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Cure: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Dander: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Diabetes: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Diabetes mellitus: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Dilate: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Diuretic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Dysphonia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Eczema: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Epinephrine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Esophageal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Esophageal reflux: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Essential: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Extrinsic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Family history: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Formaldehyde: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Fundoplication: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Gastroesophageal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Gastroesophageal reflux: See the definition from MedTerms.com

GERD: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Globus: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Globus hystericus: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Headache: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Heart: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Heart failure: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Heart rate: See the definition from MedTerms.com

High blood pressure: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Histamine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hives: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hoarseness: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Immunoglobulin: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Immunoglobulin E: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Infection: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Inflammation: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Injury: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Insomnia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Intrinsic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Iodide: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Larynx: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Leukotriene: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Lips: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Lungs: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Maintenance therapy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Meditation: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Mouth: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Mucosa: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Mucus: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Muscle: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Muscular: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Nasal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Nausea: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Neck: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Nose: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Obstruction: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Onset: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Osteoporosis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Outlet: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Oxygen: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Ozone: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Palpitations: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Panic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Potassium: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Premenstrual: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Premenstrual syndrome: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pulmonary: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Receptor: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Recurrent: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Reflux: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Remedy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Remission: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Respiratory: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Respiratory system: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Sensitivity: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Shortness of breath: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Sinusitis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Sleep: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Sodium: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Spastic dysphonia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Steroid: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Stethoscope: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Stomach: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Strain: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Surgery: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Syndrome: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Tenormin: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Therapy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Throat: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Thyroid: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Tobacco: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Trachea: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Tremor: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Trigger: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Tubes: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Ventilator: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Viral: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Viral infection: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Weight loss: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Wheezing: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Windpipe: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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