Word Origin & History. aphorism 1520s (especially in ref. to the Aphorisms of Hippocrates), from M.Fr. aphorisme, from L.L. aphorismus, from Gk. aphorismos definition, pithy sentence, from aphorizein to mark off, divide, from apo- from + horizein to bound..
All of these factors -- bronchospasm, inflammation, and mucus production -- cause symptoms such as difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and difficulty performing normal daily activities. Other symptoms of an asthma attack include: Severe wheezing when breathing both in and out.
When To Worry About Shortness of Breath â¦ and When Not To. Two common, minor, and treatable causes of a scary symptom. Difficulty breathing is a common complaintâ¦ and a tough diagnostic challenge. Like abdominal pain, dizziness, or fatigue,1 minor breathing difficulties can have many possible causes.