
Bronchial
Medical Context
Use 'bronchial' when discussing conditions or anatomy related to the airways leading to the lungs.
The X-ray showed her bronchial tubes were swollen.
Specific Disorders
Mention 'bronchial' to refer to diseases like bronchitis or issues specific to the bronchi.
She suffers from bronchial asthma, which can be triggered by pollen.
Not General Breathing
'Bronchial' should not be confused with general breathing issues— it’s specific to the bronchi.
His cough was deep and pointed to a possible bronchial blockage.
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BreatheLaryngealNasalPulmonaryRespiratoryThoracic
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