shortness
Example Sentences
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It can cause shortness of breath, fatigue, reduced ability to exercise and a poorer overall quality of life.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026
One mother went to the ER with shortness of breath and high blood pressure, fearing she might be having a heart attack, but her tests came back normal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
This can lead to severe shortness of breath, fatigue, and repeated trips to the hospital.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
Ex-smokers also should seek help if they develop shortness of breath or a cough that lasts more than three months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
There is a miserable shortness to our supplies of that indispensable element.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
