shortness of breath

• Sintoma médico caracterizado pela sensação de dificuldade ou desconforto ao respirar, frequentemente descrito como falta de ar. Pode variar desde uma respiração curta após esforço até uma dificuldade respiratória grave em repouso.

A medical symptom characterized by a feeling of difficulty or discomfort when breathing, often described as not getting enough air.

1. Respiratory difficultyB2formal

   A sensation of difficulty or discomfort in breathing, often described as not getting enough air.

   Falta de ar

   • He experienced shortness of breath after climbing the stairs.
   • Shortness of breath can be a symptom of asthma or anxiety.
   • The patient complained of sudden shortness of breath and chest tightness.