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Seek immediate medical attention for severe allergic reactions, like itching, hives, or shortness of breath.
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Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2026
On New Year's Eve, King began experiencing chest pain, swelling and shortness of breath, and went back to the hospital.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
If a person starts to experience warning signs such as chest pain, shortness of breath, a racing heart or palpitations, those should not be ignored.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
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Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2026
On New Year's Eve, King began experiencing chest pain, swelling and shortness of breath, and went back to the hospital.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
If a person starts to experience warning signs such as chest pain, shortness of breath, a racing heart or palpitations, those should not be ignored.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Shortness of breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shortness%20of%20breath. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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