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

"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

Symptoms including dizziness or light-headedness, fainting, noticeable heartbeats, chest pain and shortness of breath.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

He suffered from shortness of breath walking around the facility and when he reported it to the staff, they only gave him pills to ease the pain, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2026

Papa had carved her a sturdy cane; the blisters and sores had mostly healed, the shortness of breath all but gone.

From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper