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

Symptoms can include fever, extreme fatigue, stomach pain, vomiting and shortness of breath, usually appearing between two to four weeks after being exposed to the virus.

From BBC • May 8, 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

For two weeks, he had the same fever, shortness of breath, dizziness and fatigue that his friends experienced.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

His shortness had a charitable aspect to it, as though he had given away his height.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides