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Shortness-of-breath Definition

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noun

Difficulty in breathing; dyspnea.

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Synonyms:
  • Synonyms:
  • breathlessness
  • sob

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Shortness-of-breath Is Also Mentioned In

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  • pulmonary-embolism
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • anaphylaxis
  • dyspnea
  • asthma
  • emphysema
  • tongue-tie

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