Harsh
Harsh is a term often used in the medical field to describe a sound, sensation, or appearance that is rough, grating, or severe. It is commonly used to describe certain symptoms or conditions, such as a harsh cough or a harsh skin rash.
Definition[edit | edit source]
A harsh sound, sensation, or appearance is one that is rough, grating, or severe. In medicine, the term is often used to describe certain symptoms or conditions. For example, a cough that is loud and rough-sounding may be described as harsh. Similarly, a skin rash that is rough to the touch or looks severe may also be described as harsh.
Usage in Medicine[edit | edit source]
In the field of medicine, the term harsh is often used to describe certain symptoms or conditions. Here are a few examples:
- Harsh cough: A cough that is loud and rough-sounding. This can be a symptom of various conditions, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, or asthma.
- Harsh skin rash: A skin rash that is rough to the touch or looks severe. This can be a symptom of various skin conditions, such as eczema, psoriasis, or dermatitis.
- Harsh breath sounds: Breath sounds that are loud and rough-sounding. This can be a sign of various respiratory conditions, such as pneumonia, bronchitis, or asthma.
Related Terms[edit | edit source]
There are several related terms that are often used in conjunction with the term harsh. These include:
- Rales: Crackling, rattling breath sounds that can be a sign of various respiratory conditions.
- Rhonchi: Low-pitched, snoring-like breath sounds that can be a sign of various respiratory conditions.
- Stridor: A high-pitched, wheezing breath sound that can be a sign of various respiratory conditions.
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