noun
- a sudden constriction of the muscles in the walls of the bronchioles, causing difficulty in breathing
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient experienced a severe bronchospasm during the asthma attack.
- Cold air can trigger bronchospasm in people with sensitive airways.
- The doctor prescribed medication to prevent bronchospasm.
- Exercise-induced bronchospasm is common among athletes with asthma.
- The bronchospasm made it difficult for her to breathe normally.
- Allergens in the air caused a sudden bronchospasm.