shortness of breath

noun
UK: /ˌʃɔːrtnəs əv ˈbreθ/
US: /ˌʃɔːrtnəs əv ˈbreθ/

  1. The feeling of not being able to breathe easily or get enough air.

    1. I felt shortness of breath after running.
    2. She experienced shortness of breath and chest pain, prompting a visit to the emergency room.

  2. Difficulty in breathing, often accompanied by a tight feeling in the chest.

    1. He had shortness of breath after climbing stairs.
    2. The patient reported experiencing severe shortness of breath, indicating a potential respiratory issue.

Synonyms

dyspnea

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "shortness of breath" in English means: The feeling of not being able to breathe easily or get enough air., Difficulty in breathing, often accompanied by a tight feeling in the chest..

The phonetic transcription of "shortness of breath" is /ˌʃɔːrtnəs əv ˈbreθ/ in British English and /ˌʃɔːrtnəs əv ˈbreθ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "shortness of breath": dyspnea.

Example usage of "shortness of breath": "I felt shortness of breath after running.". More examples on the page.