bronchospasm
noun
bron·cho·spasm
ˈbräŋ-kə-ˌspa-zəm 
: constriction of the air passages of the lung (as in asthma) by spasmodic contraction of the bronchial muscles
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The pope did not have any episodes of respiratory failure or bronchospasm on Tuesday, according to the Vatican.
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Jon Haworth, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2025
Pope Francis suffered two acute respiratory crises Monday, a complex medical situation that was less dangerous than Friday's bronchospasm, the Vatican announced.
—Greg Norman, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
On Saturday evening the Vatican said that Francis did not experience any episodes of bronchospasm — a tightening of the muscles in the small airways of the lungs — throughout the day.
—Astha Rajvanshi, NBC News, 1 Mar. 2025
Pope Francis remains in stable condition with no new bronchospasm episodes after struggling with respiratory attacks last week.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
Albuterol can also prevent bronchospasm during exercise.
—Rosanna Sutherby, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 4 Oct. 2024
Acid reflux can trigger bronchospasm, or a tightening of the muscles that line your airways.8 Bronchospasm can worsen underlying asthma and cause coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 15 Feb. 2024
When an asthma attack occurs, the muscles in the airways tighten in an event known as a bronchospasm.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 12 Jan. 2024
This can provide relief to COPD patients experiencing bronchospasms, a common symptom of the condition.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 June 2023
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Jon Haworth, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2025
Pope Francis suffered two acute respiratory crises Monday, a complex medical situation that was less dangerous than Friday's bronchospasm, the Vatican announced.
—Greg Norman, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
On Saturday evening the Vatican said that Francis did not experience any episodes of bronchospasm — a tightening of the muscles in the small airways of the lungs — throughout the day.
—Astha Rajvanshi, NBC News, 1 Mar. 2025
Pope Francis remains in stable condition with no new bronchospasm episodes after struggling with respiratory attacks last week.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
Albuterol can also prevent bronchospasm during exercise.
—Rosanna Sutherby, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 4 Oct. 2024
Acid reflux can trigger bronchospasm, or a tightening of the muscles that line your airways.8 Bronchospasm can worsen underlying asthma and cause coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 15 Feb. 2024
When an asthma attack occurs, the muscles in the airways tighten in an event known as a bronchospasm.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 12 Jan. 2024
This can provide relief to COPD patients experiencing bronchospasms, a common symptom of the condition.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 June 2023
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“Bronchospasm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bronchospasm. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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bronchospasm
noun
bron·cho·spasm
ˈbräŋ-kə-ˌspaz-əm
: constriction of the air passages of the lung (as in asthma) by spasmodic contraction of the bronchial muscles
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