What does "labored breathing" mean?

Breathing at less than 12 or more than 20 breaths per minute with poor or irregular quality, rhythm, or tidal volume; a sign of respiratory distress.

What is a synonym for "labored breathing"?

Common synonyms include: abscess, ague, anemia, anoxia, asphyxiation, asthma.

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Breathing at less than 12 or more than 20 breaths per minute with poor or irregular quality, rhythm, or tidal volume; a sign of respiratory distress. uncountable