Korean Dictionary
How to say “Asthma” in Korean
천식
cheonsik
IntermediateHealth & Medical
Usage & Context
천식 is a chronic respiratory condition affecting many Koreans particularly those living in urban areas with high air pollution. Yellow dust (황사) from China significantly worsens 천식 symptoms in spring. Korean asthma patients are advised to check daily air quality indexes and use inhalers as prescribed.
Example Sentence
황사가 심한 날에는 천식이 더 심해져요.
On days when yellow dust is bad my asthma gets worse.
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