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Record 1 1994-06-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Respiratory System
DEF

Constriction felt (as in breathing) ....

CONT

Asthma patients ... report shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, ... trouble exhaling ....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil respiratoire
DEF

[...] la sensation d'un poids sur la partie affectée, dont l'action est par elle-même, embarrassée.

CONT

Les symptômes peuvent être [...] une lourdeur dans la poitrine, une sensation d'oppression.

Spanish

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