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- Dictionaryexacerbation/ɪɡˌzasəˈbeɪʃn/
noun
- 1. the process of making a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse: "a lack of stress reduction skills can lead to the exacerbation of existing problems and the onset of many others"
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Exacerbate means to make more violent, bitter, or severe. It comes from Latin words meaning "sharp" or "bitter." See synonyms, examples, word history, and medical usage of exacerbate.
Exacerbation is the process of making something that is already bad even worse. Learn how to use this word in sentences and see translations in different languages.
- Is It An Exacerbation/Flare Up Or Just A Bad Day?
- Early Warning Signs of An Exacerbation Or Flare Up
- How to Reduce Exacerbations Or Flare Ups
- Have A Plan
The first step in knowing that this may be an exacerbation or flare up is watching for changes in your usual symptoms like more shortness of breath with less activity, more cough, more mucus, and more fatigue. The quicker you know you are starting to have problems, the quicker you and your health care professional (doctor or nurse) can help you dea...
Warning signs that a flare-up is beginning can be different for each person. Most of the time, you will know best when your breathing problems are getting worse. Your friends and family can help you notice and not ignore the early signs and symptoms so that you can get help before you need emergency help. Having all of these listed on your COPD Act...
You cannot prevent all exacerbations or flare ups, but you can work to reduce how often you have them. You can also work to reduce how serious the exacerbations or flare ups become to stay as healthy as possible. 1. Handwashing is key to stopping the spread of bacteria and virus infections. Make sure you follow best practices for handwashing at htt...
Don’t be afraid to speak up: if your doctor or nurse does not ask about flare ups or times you’re your symptoms got worse at each visit, tell them about those times and ask what can be done to prev...
To make sure you have all of these answers in a handy place, you and your health care team can create a written plan (COPD ACTION PLAN) for exacerbations. This plan may include adding to, or changing, the medicines you normally take. Sometimes, people with many exacerbations may need to have medicines at home to start including antibiotics or steroids to be started according to your COPD ACTION PLAN. You may also need to increase your oxygen use. The written action plan can help you or your f...
Exacerbation is an increase in severity of a disease or any of its symptoms. Find different sources and examples of this medical term, as well as its origin and synonyms.
Exacerbation means to increase the severity, violence, or bitterness of something, or to make a bad situation worse. The web page provides the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word, as well as related expressions and translations.
noun. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse. synonyms: aggravation. see more. noun. violent and bitter exasperation. “his foolishness was followed by an exacerbation of their quarrel”. see more.
Exacerbation is the act of making something worse, especially a disease or problem. Learn how to pronounce, use and collocate this word with the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary app.
