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Women are more likely to have plaque in the heart’s smaller blood vessels and can have more unusual symptoms of a heart attack such as back pain, indigestion and shortness of breath.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
The blooms may produce a toxic substance, which could result in headaches, shortness of breath and gastrointestinal illness.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2025
Symptoms, which can develop up to 14 days after exposure, include cough, fever, chills, headaches, muscle aches, and shortness of breath.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
For at-risk individuals, Phillips suggests being aware of any symptoms like shortness of breath or fever and seeking medical attention as soon as possible.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
The blooms may produce a toxic substance, which could result in headaches, shortness of breath and gastrointestinal illness.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2025
Symptoms, which can develop up to 14 days after exposure, include cough, fever, chills, headaches, muscle aches, and shortness of breath.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
For at-risk individuals, Phillips suggests being aware of any symptoms like shortness of breath or fever and seeking medical attention as soon as possible.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 27 Aug. 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 10 Sep. 2025.
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