shortness

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Officials said they are monitoring all cruise passengers for flulike symptoms like fever, body aches, dizziness, cough, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

They may also get shortness of breath, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting or diarrhoea.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

"Long COVID, which can include symptoms of fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, other cognitive challenges and more, continues to significantly impact people's lives," said Manson.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

He suffered from shortness of breath walking around the facility and when he reported it to the staff, they only gave him pills to ease the pain, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2026

Unsaid behind that brief exchange was the one thing they never spoke of: the shortness of their lives compared with those of humans.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman