blue bloater

English

Etymology

Due to the often bluish color of the skin and lips (from low oxygen levels), and swelling of the ankles.

Noun

blue bloater (plural blue bloaters)

  1. (colloquial) A person who has chronic bronchitis.
    Coordinate term: pink puffer
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