exacerbation

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Indoor mold exposure has also been linked with the development and exacerbation of asthma in children and can trigger asthma symptoms in adults.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2024

"The progressive exacerbation of injury severity in scooter-related incidents manifested in a substantial proportion of patients necessitating surgical intervention and potentially having long-term morbidity," the researchers write.

From Science Daily • Jan. 9, 2024

"Drowning contributes due to the likelihood of submersion into the pool as he lapsed into unconsciousness; coronary artery disease contributes due to exacerbation of ketamine induced myocardial effects on the heart."

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2023

“You have a mix of climate change, poverty and aggressive urbanization, all contributing to the exacerbation of vibrio infections and an increase of other diseases like dengue, zika and parasitic infections.”

From Washington Post • Oct. 18, 2022

The exacerbation occurred much more frequently just before than just after the period.

From Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 4 Sexual Selection In Man by Ellis, Havelock