An inspiring problem (6)

I believe the answer is:

asthma

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'problem' is the definition.
(I have seen 'Respiratory problem ' mean 'asthma' so perhaps 'problem' could also mean 'asthma')

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(Other definitions for asthma that I've seen before include "Mat has a breathing disorder" , "Shortage of breath" , "Distressing breathing condition" , "Strange that Mat has difficulty breathing" , "Mat has a respiratory disorder" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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