Definition
bronchospastic
adjective
- relating to or characterized by spasm of the bronchial tubes; causing constriction of the airways
Usage: medical/clinical term; commonly used in pulmonology and respiratory medicine
Examples
- The patient experienced bronchospastic symptoms during the allergy season.
- Bronchospastic reactions can be triggered by exposure to certain irritants.
- The medication is designed to prevent bronchospastic episodes in asthmatic patients.
- Cold air can induce bronchospastic responses in people with reactive airways.
- The doctor noted bronchospastic changes in the patient's lung function tests.