noun
- plural form of asthma; multiple instances or types of the respiratory condition characterized by difficulty breathing, wheezing, and chest tightness
Usage: medical
Examples
- The clinic treats various types of asthmas in children and adults.
- Different asthmas may require different treatment approaches.
- The study compared exercise-induced and allergic asthmas.
- Researchers are investigating the genetic factors behind different asthmas.
- The hospital’s respiratory unit specializes in treating severe asthmas.