shortness of breath

noun phrase

: difficulty breathing

Examples of shortness of breath in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Depending on the cause, a systemic reaction can produce symptoms such as weakness and fatigue, confusion, low blood pressure, and shortness of breath. Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 26 June 2024 For example, sleeping slightly more elevated can help pregnant women dealing with shortness of breath and heartburn. Jamie Friedlander Serrano, TIME, 24 June 2024 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports many of these chemicals can irritate the lungs, causing symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, headaches, dizziness, congestion, and fluid buildup in the airway passages. Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2024 Difficulty breathing/shortness of breath Diarrhea Nausea Vomiting Seizures In some cases, infected patients may also experience conjunctivitis, or redness in the eyes, the department says. Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 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 7 Jul. 2024.

Medical Definition

shortness of breath

noun
: difficulty in drawing sufficient breath : labored breathing
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