shallow breathing

Frequency: 6.58.2 per million words

the act of taking only a small amount of air into your lungs

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  • The patient's shallow breathing and rapid pulse were alarming signs for the doctors.
  • During the panic attack, he experienced dizziness and shallow breathing.
  • Shallow breathing is often a symptom of underlying respiratory issues.
  • The yoga instructor taught us to counteract shallow breathing with deep, mindful breaths.
  • I could tell from his shallow breathing that he was only lightly asleep.
  • Her extreme nervousness before the performance resulted in shallow breathing and a shaky voice.
  • After being pulled from the water, the swimmer's shallow breathing was the first thing the lifeguards addressed.
  • Chronic stress can lead to habitual shallow breathing, which affects overall health.
  • The monitor displayed the infant's heart rate and detected periods of shallow breathing.
  • He was so exhausted from the climb that his body resorted to short, shallow breathing.