What is another word for catarrhs?

Pronunciation: [kətˈɑːz] (IPA)

Catarrhs, also known as nasal mucus or phlegm, can be an uncomfortable and inconvenient symptom of many respiratory illnesses. However, like many medical terms, there are plenty of synonyms that can be used to describe this symptom. Some common synonyms for catarrhs include nasal discharge, snot, runny nose, congestion, stuffing, mucus, and phlegm. While these words may not be the most glamorous or pleasant-sounding, they can be helpful in describing symptoms to healthcare professionals and loved ones. It's important to remember that catarrhs can be indicative of a wide range of respiratory illnesses, so it's always a good idea to seek medical attention if symptoms persist or worsen.

What are the hypernyms for Catarrhs?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Catarrhs

Among the conditions of environment which aid the development of tuberculosis may be mentioned stabling with lack of ventilation, damp buildings, the keeping of many animals together, drafts of air which cause colds and catarrhs, and, in general, everything which prevents the animals from developing and maintaining the highest condition of health.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
Not only the germs of consumption, but those of pneumonia, colds, catarrhs, diphtheria, and other diseases, can be spread by spitting.
"A Handbook of Health"
Woods Hutchinson
It is widely used in bronchial catarrhs and in asthma on account of its sudorific and expectorant action.
"The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines"
T. H. Pardo de Tavera

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