Definition: Contraction of the smooth muscle in the walls of the airways of the lungs, causing narrowing of the airways and resulting in asthma symptoms and/or wheezing.
Pronunciation: brong'ko-spazm
Bronchospasm
By Daniel More, MD, About.com
Created: September 29, 2007
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