shortness of breath

noun phrase

: difficulty breathing

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At least seven employees were taken to hospitals after experiencing shortness of breath and dizziness as the result of a reaction from building materials backstage, park officials say. Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026 The employees reported minor pain, shortness of breath and dizziness, Sutter said. Austin Turner, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026 Building materials used by a contractor produced a reaction backstage at Disneyland that resulted in seven cast members being transported to local hospitals after experiencing dizziness and shortness of breath, according to Disneyland officials. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026 The most common symptoms of the virus in healthy children and adults include cough, fever, nasal congestion and shortness of breath, per the CDC. Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 6 Mar. 2026 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 16 Mar. 2026.

Medical Definition

shortness of breath

noun
: difficulty in drawing sufficient breath : labored breathing
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