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Myocarditis can lead to chest pain, shortness of breath, and rapid or irregular heartbeats.
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Other health problems that make sleeping difficult include arthritis and chronic pain; heart disease, which can cause shortness of breath when people lie flat; diabetes, which can cause blood sugar dips during the night; and acid reflux.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
Characterized by wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and coughing, the condition also carries a significant risk of death, especially if it’s not controlled effectively.
—Paul McClure 14, New Atlas, 14 May 2025
Obesity or Excess Weight Having excess weight or obesity can cause shortness of breath.
—Emily Brown, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Other health problems that make sleeping difficult include arthritis and chronic pain; heart disease, which can cause shortness of breath when people lie flat; diabetes, which can cause blood sugar dips during the night; and acid reflux.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
Characterized by wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and coughing, the condition also carries a significant risk of death, especially if it’s not controlled effectively.
—Paul McClure 14, New Atlas, 14 May 2025
Obesity or Excess Weight Having excess weight or obesity can cause shortness of breath.
—Emily Brown, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
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 5 Jun. 2025.
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