shortness of breath
呼吸困難
呼吸困難
(1) Noun, Phrase : Shortness of breath — known medically as dyspnea — is often described as an intense tightening in the chest, air hunger, difficulty breathing, breathlessness or a feeling of suffocation. Very strenuous exercise, extreme temperatures, obesity and higher altitude all can cause shortness of breath in a healthy person.
Examples
- While I was climbing the stairs at the office I felt shortness of breath. I need to get that checked out.
