noun
General Slang
SOB
ESS-OH-BEE · noun · informal
Shortness of breath; difficulty breathing.
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Definitions
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A charting abbreviation for the sensation of not being able to breathe adequately, i.e. dyspnea.
“Chief complaint is SOB on exertion for two days.”
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SOB In A Sentence
Chief complaint is SOB on exertion for two days.
Origin & Usage
Initialism of 'shortness of breath.'
Variants
shortness of breath
People Also Ask
What does SOB mean in medical charting?
It stands for shortness of breath, the sensation of not being able to breathe adequately, also called dyspnea.
What does SOB stand for?
In a clinical context it is short for shortness of breath, not the everyday insult.
What causes SOB?
Common causes include heart and lung conditions such as heart failure, asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and anxiety.
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