dyspnea

dys·pnea | \ ˈdis(p)-nē-ə

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Definition of dyspnea

: difficult or labored respiration

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Recent Examples on the Web In severe cases, the novel coronavirus can cause labored breathing (dyspnea), which progresses into acute respiratory distress in critical cases. — Daniel Tenreiro, National Review, "Financial Markets Can’t Remain on Life Support Indefinitely," 1 May 2020 There are three major reasons people feel a sense of dyspnea, or labored breathing, Moss said. — Fox News, "'Silent hypoxia' may be killing COVID-19 patients, but there's hope," 28 Apr. 2020 The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) seen in patients receiving Opdivo were fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, cough, dyspnea, and decreased appetite. — Rachel Reiff Ellis, Woman's Day, "How a Lung Cancer Diagnosis Gave One Woman a New Lease on Life," 17 Mar. 2020

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5 May 2020

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“Dyspnea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dyspnea. Accessed 26 May. 2020.

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