breathing

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If you do notice signs of cold water shock, you should try to regulate your breathing and float on your back.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

Warming up, we stretched out on our mats in a supine position, staring up at the sky and breathing deeply.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

If not treated, the child can experience a progressive paralysis that can lead to breathing difficulties and require weeks of hospitalization.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

Symptoms can appear within seconds, and include swelling of the throat, wheezing, coughing and difficulty breathing.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

“Midnight will tell you. His breathing will be harsh, labored. Sweat will make his coat shine. But, Will”—Caesar’s hands rest on my knee—“if you ask him, Midnight will give you his heart.”

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes