bronchial
adjective
bron·chi·al
ˈbräŋ-kē-əl 
: of or relating to the bronchi or their ramifications in the lungs
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The actress died from bronchial pneumonia on Jan. 25, 1990.
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Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Those who suffer from circulatory and bronchial disorders also have found relief from the steam and minerals in the water, per the website.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
The microscopic particles can penetrate deeply into the lungs and then move further into the body, causing both short-term bronchial problems and serious long-term health issues.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2024
This is usually due to an increase in mucus in the throat or lungs, or sometimes because of inflamed or irritated bronchial tissue.
—Evan Forster, Parents, 17 June 2024
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Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Those who suffer from circulatory and bronchial disorders also have found relief from the steam and minerals in the water, per the website.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
The microscopic particles can penetrate deeply into the lungs and then move further into the body, causing both short-term bronchial problems and serious long-term health issues.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2024
This is usually due to an increase in mucus in the throat or lungs, or sometimes because of inflamed or irritated bronchial tissue.
—Evan Forster, Parents, 17 June 2024
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“Bronchial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bronchial. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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bronchial
adjective
bron·chi·al
ˈbräŋ-kē-əl
: of, relating to, or involving the bronchi or their branches
Medical Definition
bronchial
adjective
bron·chi·al
ˈbräŋ-kē-əl
: of or relating to the bronchi or their ramifications in the lungs
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