Which is correct:
"She has asthma" or "She has an asthma"?

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She has asthma

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone suffers from the medical condition of asthma.

Examples:

  • She has asthma and needs to carry an inhaler with her at all times.
  • It's important to know that she has asthma before planning any strenuous activities.
  • He was diagnosed with asthma when he was a child.
  • Do you know if she has asthma or any other respiratory condition?
  • Having asthma doesn't stop her from living an active life.

She has an asthma

This phrase is incorrect in English. The word "asthma" is used without an article when referring to the medical condition.


Alternatives:

  • She has asthma
The correct phrase is "She has asthma." The word "asthma" is a medical condition and is used without an article in this context.

Last updated: March 11, 2024

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