# asthma vs ASTM

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### asthma
*noun · IPA /ˈasmə/ · frequency rank #10,650*
A long-term respiratory condition, in which the airways may unexpectedly and suddenly narrow, often in response to an allergen, cold air, exercise, or emotional stress. Symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.

### ASTM
*name · frequency rank #31,068*
Initialism of American Society for Testing and Materials; former name of ASTM International.

## Source
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