shortness

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Dr Kas explains the warning signs — from fatigue to shortness of breath — and the treatments available.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Four to 10 days after the initial phase of the illness, another round of symptoms can develop, which include coughing, shortness of breath and possible tightness in the chest as the lungs fill with fluid.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, abdominal problems, shortness of breath and fluid-filled lungs, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 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

The clothes fit perfectly: there was not even the stretching around the chest or the shortness in the arms he had expected.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman