Translation

breathlessness / dyspnea / gasping

Meaning

A physical sensation of being unable to get enough air into the lungs, often occurring during intense exercise or due to medical conditions.

Examples

• Persistent shortness of breath should always be evaluated by a healthcare professional.
  持続的な息切れは、必ず医療専門家の診察を受けるべきです。
• The patient reported experiencing shortness of breath whenever she attempted to walk uphill.
  その患者は、坂道を歩こうとするたびに息切れを感じると報告した。