Bronchospasm
Pronunciation: /ˈbɹɑŋkˈhoʊˈspæzəm/
Bronchospasm (noun)
- A sudden tightening of muscles around the airways in the lungs, making the passages narrower and harder to breathe through.
Examples
- Bronchospasm causes airway muscle tightening and makes breathing feel difficult.
- The doctor checks for bronchospasm when airway muscle tightening limits airflow.