severe episode

Frequency: 6.04.0 per million words

A very serious or intense occurrence of an illness.

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  • He was hospitalized after a severe episode of depression.
  • She has experienced several severe episodes of psychosis in her lifetime.
  • If you experience a severe episode of asthma, you must seek medical help immediately.
  • A severe episode of mania can be dangerous for both the patient and others.
  • Managing a severe episode of the illness at home is extremely challenging.
  • The stress from his job triggered a severe episode of his anxiety disorder.
  • The new medication is designed to prevent another severe episode from occurring.
  • During what was his most severe episode, he couldn't even leave his bed.
  • Without proper care, a mild condition can escalate into a severe episode.
  • She is currently recovering from a severe episode of pneumonia.