shortness of breath

noun phrase

: difficulty breathing

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One tangible explanation for Callas losing her voice was her dermatomyositis diagnosis in 1975, a somewhat rare disease that causes muscle inflammation, difficulty swallowing, shortness of breath, weight loss, and more. —

Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024 Symptoms of panic or anxiety can include chest pain, shortness of breath, sweating, and a fast heartbeat. —

Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2024 Common symptoms of heart failure include shortness of breath, trouble breathing when lying down, and swelling of the extremities and stomach.7 Muscle cramping is another symptom—specifically leg cramps that come on at night, known as nocturnal leg cramps. —

Laura Schober, Health, 8 Dec. 2024 The emergency room doctor cited shortness of breath, fever and chills. —

J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shortness of breath

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