shortness of breath

noun phrase

: difficulty breathing

Examples of shortness of breath in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Children and teens, people with breathing conditions and those who are working or playing for an extended amount of time outdoors are most at risk for adverse symptoms, the agency says, including shortness of breath, sore throats, coughing, wheezing and fatigue. —Chris Shaffer, CBS News, 9 June 2026

Botts says symptoms are two to eight hours delayed after exposure, and can include hives or rash, nausea, stomach pain, cough, shortness of breath and swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, or eyelids. —Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026

Immediate symptoms can include hives, wheezing, itching, or a tingling feeling around the lips or mouth, swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat, coughing or shortness of breath, and vomiting. —Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 June 2026

Common symptoms include a fever, chills, fatigue, headache, body aches, chest tightness, coughing, shortness of breath and airway irritation. —Ryan Brennan june 2, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026

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Medical Definition

shortness of breath

noun

: difficulty in drawing sufficient breath : labored breathing