shortness of breath

noun phrase

: difficulty breathing

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Many people with heart valve disease have no symptoms, but some experience shortness of breath, chest pain, swelling, and fatigue. Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024 Warning signs of too much intensity include extreme shortness of breath, dizziness, chest pain, palpitations, and joint or muscle pain, Rochester says. Matt Fuchs, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024 The symptoms, which can include tiredness and lack of energy, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, paler than usual skin and headaches, are treatable, however, serious complications can develop if the condition is left untreated. L'oréal Blackett, refinery29.com, 20 Sep. 2024 In addition to physical symptoms such as lightheadedness and shortness of breath, women with iron deficiency can struggle with anxiety, depression, and restless leg syndrome, Weyand said. Lourdes Medrano, NPR, 15 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shortness of breath 

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Medical Definition

shortness of breath

noun
: difficulty in drawing sufficient breath : labored breathing
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