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How do you spell Asthma?

Correct spelling

asthma

Remember the silent TH from Greek - it's ASTHma, not ASma.

Why is asthma spelled this way?

From Greek asthma, panting. The silent TH is a direct Greek import. The word has meant labored breathing for over two thousand years.

Common misspellings of asthma

asmaathsmaastmaazthma

Example

The doctor prescribed an inhaler to help manage her asthma symptoms.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell asthma?+
The correct spelling is "asthma". Remember the silent TH from Greek - it's ASTHma, not ASma.
Is it asma or asthma?+
The correct spelling is "asthma", not "asma".

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