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Symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain or a severe headache could signal a medical emergency.
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CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Symptoms of a hypertensive crisis include chest pain, shortness of breath, and severe headache.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
In dry conditions, however, that mucus can thicken and become less effective, which may lead to congestion, irritation, or a sensation of shortness of breath.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 23 Feb. 2026
Valvular heart disease, in which one more of the heart's valves don't function properly, can make the heart work harder and, over time, lead to conditions like chest pain, fatigue, and shortness of breath.
—New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026
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CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Symptoms of a hypertensive crisis include chest pain, shortness of breath, and severe headache.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
In dry conditions, however, that mucus can thicken and become less effective, which may lead to congestion, irritation, or a sensation of shortness of breath.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 23 Feb. 2026
Valvular heart disease, in which one more of the heart's valves don't function properly, can make the heart work harder and, over time, lead to conditions like chest pain, fatigue, and shortness of breath.
—New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026
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 12 Mar. 2026.
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