Instead of feeling better, her shortness of breath got worse - signalling a problem.

How can we endeavor to prolong the brevity of human life?

Do you experience shortness of breath while you're exercising or exerting yourself?

He drew closer. Shaking, shivering, breathing in short, sharp stabs, I could no longer see the whites of my father’s eyes - only their brown centres, staring me down.

The princess raised her hand, and made a short, quick movement toward the right.