shortness of breath

noun phrase

: difficulty breathing

Examples of shortness of breath in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Her patient was a young Black woman who had been diagnosed with Covid-19 a few weeks prior and was experiencing shortness of breath. —

Nia McLean, CNN, 9 Aug. 2024 People with HFpEF often experience symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath, difficulty exercising, and swelling in the arms and legs. —

Staff Author Updated, Verywell Health, 8 Aug. 2024 Around 60% of people with Valley fever do not have symptoms, while others develop a cough, fatigue, fever, shortness of breath, night sweats, muscle aches, joint pain or a rash on the legs or the upper body. —

Elysee Barakett, NBC News, 8 Aug. 2024 Popular on Variety Emphysema is a chronic lung condition that causes shortness of breath. —

Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 5 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shortness of breath

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