shortness of breath

noun phrase

: difficulty breathing

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Twenty-three people were transported to area hospitals with injuries including wounds, bruises, sprains and shortness of breath, according to the governor. Jon Haworth, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2025 In the study, those with ED had higher rates of shortness of breath and fatigue than those without ED. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 These symptoms can sometimes progress to shortness of breath, heart and lung failure, said Jarrell. Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2025 Warning signs of a heart attack include chest pain, shortness of breath and sudden pain in the arm, back, neck or jaw. Katia Hetter, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025 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 31 Mar. 2025.

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shortness of breath

noun
: difficulty in drawing sufficient breath : labored breathing
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