shortness of breath

noun phrase

: difficulty breathing

Examples of shortness of breath in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These include a severe or persistent headache, changes in vision such as blurred vision or seeing spots, pain in the upper abdomen, significant swelling of the face or hands, shortness of breath, and nausea or vomiting later in pregnancy. — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Melanoma that has spread can also cause shortness of breath, headaches or vision changes. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Symptoms can include tiredness, weakness and shortness of breath. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026

Symptoms typically develop between two to 14 days after exposure and include fever, chills, muscle aches, shortness of breath and coughing. — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for shortness of breath

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Medical Definition

shortness of breath

noun

: difficulty in drawing sufficient breath : labored breathing