shortness of breath

noun phrase

: difficulty breathing

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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 See all Example Sentences for shortness of breath 

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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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