Shortness Of Breath

Synonyms of shortness of breath

• dyspnea
• breathlessness
• difficulty breathing

Antonyms of shortness of breath

• ease of breathing
• normal breathing
• unimpeded respiration

Collocations of shortness of breath

severe shortness of breath

Frequency: 70 %

The patient experienced severe shortness of breath and had to be hospitalized.

sudden shortness of breath

Frequency: 60 %

She felt a sudden shortness of breath while climbing the stairs.

persistent shortness of breath

Frequency: 50 %

Despite resting, he continued to have persistent shortness of breath.

exertional shortness of breath

Frequency: 45 %

Exertional shortness of breath can be a sign of underlying heart problems.

mild shortness of breath

Frequency: 35 %

He only experienced mild shortness of breath after a long walk.

Idiomatic Expressions for shortness of breath

• Phrase: breathe down someone's neck
  Meaning: to closely monitor or supervise someone, causing them to feel anxious or pressured
  Usage: My boss is always breathing down my neck about meeting deadlines.