shortness of breath

noun phrase

: difficulty breathing

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Toxic substances which may be produced by the harmful algal bloom can lead to headaches, weakness, shortness of breath, muscle spasms and gastrointestinal illnesses. Lena Miano, arkansasonline.com, 29 Oct. 2024 This can lead to symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, and a higher risk of a heart attack. Alexandria Nyembwe, Phd, Rn, Health, 22 Oct. 2024 About 7% of U.S. adults — nearly 18 million people — report enduring symptoms such as shortness of breath, extreme fatigue and brain fog. Jerome M. Adams, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024 Symptoms include fever, fatigue, cough, muscle aches, sore throat, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, stuffy or runny nose and shortness of breath. Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 10 Oct. 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 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

shortness of breath

noun
: difficulty in drawing sufficient breath : labored breathing
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