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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