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Often, inflammation and fluid buildup in the lungs worsen shortness of breath.
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Smita Patel, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2025
On April 21, the Royal House of Norway announced that Queen Sonja, 87, had been admitted to the hospital after experiencing shortness of breath.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Cancer in the lungs may cause shortness of breath and difficulty breathing.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 25 Mar. 2025
Symptoms can take up to two months to show up after contact with the virus, often starting with fatigue, fever and muscle aches that can develop into coughing and shortness of breath within a few days.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
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Smita Patel, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2025
On April 21, the Royal House of Norway announced that Queen Sonja, 87, had been admitted to the hospital after experiencing shortness of breath.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Cancer in the lungs may cause shortness of breath and difficulty breathing.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 25 Mar. 2025
Symptoms can take up to two months to show up after contact with the virus, often starting with fatigue, fever and muscle aches that can develop into coughing and shortness of breath within a few days.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Shortness of breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shortness%20of%20breath. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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