irregular breathing

Frequency: 6.07.1 per million words

breathing that does not follow a consistent pattern

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Examples (10)

  • The paramedic immediately noticed the patient's shallow and irregular breathing.
  • Irregular breathing during sleep can be a symptom of sleep apnea.
  • As his panic attack subsided, his irregular breathing slowly returned to normal.
  • She was so upset that her words were punctuated by sobs and irregular breathing.
  • The doctor warned that any form of irregular breathing should be reported immediately.
  • He woke up suddenly from the nightmare, his heart pounding and his breathing becoming irregular.
  • We monitored his irregular breathing patterns throughout the night using a special device.
  • High altitudes can sometimes cause irregular breathing in those who are not acclimatized.
  • The baby's irregular breathing worried the new parents, so they called the pediatrician.
  • The monitor showed that the patient's breathing was becoming dangerously irregular.