Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

asthmatic

adjective, noun
/æzˈmætɪk/
Definition
a person who suffers from asthma or relating to asthma; characterized by or suffering from wheezing, breathlessness, and other symptoms of asthma.
Examples
  • She was asthmatic and would often bring her inhaler to school.

  • The asthmatic response to allergens can vary from person to person.

  • After running for a long duration, he felt asthmatic symptoms resurface.

Meaning
The term ‘asthmatic’ refers to someone who has asthma, which is a chronic condition that affects the airways in the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing. It can describe both the condition itself and the individuals who experience it.
Synonyms
  • bronchial

  • respiratory

  • wheezing