Samraworld Dictionary
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Noun, Phrase
Shortness of breath — known medically as dyspnea — is often described as an intense tightening in the chest, air hunger, difficulty breathing, breathlessness or a feeling of suffocation. Very strenuous exercise, extreme temperatures, obesity and higher altitude all can cause shortness of breath in a healthy person.
Examples
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While I was climbing the stairs at the office I felt shortness of breath. I need to get that checked out.