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Greenspan says men may describe the more classic tightness, squeezing or pressure in their chest, whereas women’s symptoms are often less dramatic and can include less specific symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea or other gastrointestinal symptoms.
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 3 Feb. 2025
Among the symptoms, which can take up to three months to appear, are fever, cough or shortness of breath, sores, weight loss and fatigue.
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Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
For some, stress can cause aches and pains, headaches, digestive issues, shortness of breath, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and issues with memory and focus.
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Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025
Respiratory Conditions Chronic respiratory conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affect your lungs and airways, causing symptoms like coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Shortness of breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shortness%20of%20breath. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
Medical Definition
shortness of breath
noun
: difficulty in drawing sufficient breath : labored breathing
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