shortness of breath

noun phrase

: difficulty breathing

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Symptoms are similar to those of flu: cough, fever, headaches, muscle aches and shortness of breath. Juan Carlos Castillo, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025 Symptoms include a cough, fever, headaches, muscle aches and shortness of breath, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025 While the disease is not contagious, symptoms include cough, fever, headache, muscle aches, and shortness of breath, and can be treated with antibiotics. Chris Sims, IndyStar, 5 Aug. 2025 Symptoms include cough, fever, headache, muscle aches, and shortness of breath. Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Aug. 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 10 Aug. 2025.

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shortness of breath

noun
: difficulty in drawing sufficient breath : labored breathing
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