Paralysis of the muscles that control the bronchial tubes, which impairs the ability to regulate airflow in the lungs.
From Greek 'bronchos' (windpipe) + 'plegia' (paralysis or stroke). The suffix '-plegia' comes from the Greek word for striking down, reflecting ancient understanding of paralysis as a kind of blow.
Bronchoplegia is extremely rare, but when it happens—usually from damage to the nerves controlling airways—it can be dangerous because your lungs lose their ability to automatically protect themselves from things like dust or irritants.
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