noun
- difficult or labored breathing
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient complained of dyspnea after climbing the stairs.
- Dyspnea is a common symptom of heart disease.
- The doctor noted signs of dyspnea during the examination.
- Exercise-induced dyspnea may indicate an underlying condition.
- She experienced dyspnea and chest pain during the attack.
- The medication helped reduce his dyspnea significantly.