shortness of breath

noun phrase

: difficulty breathing

Examples of shortness of breath in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This releases ketones in the body, which can cause a person's blood to become acidic, leading to high blood sugar, nausea and vomiting, shortness of breath and more. Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024 But despite these life-changing benefits, anti-trans activists focus on the risks of binding, such as shortness of breath, skin abrasions, or shoulder pain, and seek to restrict the practice. TIME, 8 May 2024 In response to his complaints, the jailers wrote that Miller was able to speak without shortness of breath. Nichole Manna, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2024 Symptoms of smoke inhalation include coughing, shortness of breath, hoarseness, irritated eyes and headache, according to WebMD. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2024 Heart failure is diagnosed when the heart loses pumping power, which usually causes widespread swelling, shortness of breath, and fatigue.1 Heart failure often develops and progresses over time, although its symptoms can come on suddenly. Lambeth Hochwald, Health, 3 May 2024 Signs and symptoms of infection in humans often include sore throat, cough, fever, runny or stuffy nose, headache, muscle or body aches, fatigue and shortness of breath. Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2024 The 19 individuals reported adverse reactions to counterfeit Botox, with nine undergoing hospitalization for conditions such as blurred vision, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, constipation, fatigue, and shortness of breath. Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 19 Apr. 2024 Both present with shortness of breath and a racing heart. Yuliya Klochan, Health, 14 Apr. 2024

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“Shortness of breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shortness%20of%20breath. Accessed 14 May. 2024.

Medical Definition

shortness of breath

noun
: difficulty in drawing sufficient breath : labored breathing
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