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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

lightheadedness or breaking out in a cold sweat

Heart attacks are usually accompanied by the some of the following symptom:

Nausea, lightheadedness or breaking out in a cold sweat.

Hi,

Is "lightheadedness" interchangeable with "dizziness/faintness?"

Besides, how should I interpret "breaking out in a cold sweat?" Thanks.
  

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1-- Yes. 2-- breaking out in a cold sweat = suddenly developing clammy skin (cool, moist, and usually pale skin).

— Mister Micawber

  • 1-- Yes.
  • 2-- breaking out in a cold sweat = suddenly developing clammy skin (cool, moist, and usually pale skin).
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1-- Yes.
2-- breaking out in a cold sweat = suddenly developing clammy skin (cool, moist, and usually pale skin).
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Mister Micawber1-- Yes.
2-- breaking out in a cold sweat = suddenly developing clammy skin (cool, moist, and usually pale skin).

Thanks, Mister.

To make sure, does the bolded part in your post refer to "suddenly having/experiencing clammy skin?"
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