shortness of breath

noun phrase

: difficulty breathing

Examples of shortness of breath in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In those who do have symptoms, however, the most common are related to the lungs, including a persistent cough, shortness of breath or coughing up blood. — Angelica Stabile , Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Symptoms of lung cancer can include coughing, shortness of breath, overwhelming fatigue and pain in the back, chest or shoulder, which could be confused for other ailments. — Estelamari Rodriguez, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026

Symptoms can include fatigue, shortness of breath and upper back and chest pain. — CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Pneumonic plague can cause shortness of breath, chest pain, cough, and bloody or watery mucus, and pharyngeal plague can cause sore throat. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Oct. 2026

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Medical Definition

shortness of breath

noun

: difficulty in drawing sufficient breath : labored breathing