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When poisoning occurs, the Mayo Clinic states that people may experience a headache, dizziness, nausea or vomiting, shortness of breath, loss of consciousness and more.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Individuals who are allergic to peanuts have immune systems that react to peanuts, with symptoms that might include skin reactions, itching or tingling in the mouth or throat, digestive problems such as diarrhea, runny nose, tightening of the throat and shortness of breath.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Symptoms may include fever, cough, stuffy nose, nausea, fatigue, muscle aches, diarrhea, shortness of breath and pink eye.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
The main symptoms reported in this particular outbreak are similar to those of influenza, with patients suffering from headaches, coughing and shortness of breath.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Shortness of breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shortness%20of%20breath. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
Medical Definition
shortness of breath
noun
: difficulty in drawing sufficient breath : labored breathing
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