dyspnea

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dys·pnea | \ ˈdis(p)-nē-ə

Definition of dyspnea

: difficult or labored respiration

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Recent Examples on the Web But dyspnea is a medical emergency, after all, so in many cases there was simply no time for that last call, or anyone available to arrange it. — Zeynep Tufekci, The Atlantic, 9 July 2020 In severe cases, the novel coronavirus can cause labored breathing (dyspnea), which progresses into acute respiratory distress in critical cases. — Daniel Tenreiro, National Review, 1 May 2020 There are three major reasons people feel a sense of dyspnea, or labored breathing, Moss said. — Fox News, 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, 17 Mar. 2020

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