| Severe storms and king tides have combined to push the sea line at Bryon Bay back by 20 yards in some places. |
| Severe back pain of any sort can be a sign of a problem, such as a kidney stone or infection. |
| Severe flash flood watches remain in effect in and around Las Vegas after heavy rainstorms. |
| Unlike the recent outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, the threat from avian influenza was well understood. |
| Severe social and economic problems caused recurrent unrest and frequent changes of government. |
| Severe attacks of asthma are sometimes treated with a course of steroid tablets, such as prednisolone. |
