difficult breathing

Meaning

Difficult breathing is trouble drawing breath, with effort, tightness, or shallow breaths. It can feel like air hunger, wheezing, or chest strain, and may come on suddenly or with exertion.

Synonyms

breathlessness dyspnea dyspnoea hyperventilation

Antonyms

eupnea eupnoea

Words in the phrase

difficult breathing

Close letter words and terms

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