I could see her shoulders rise and fall with each rapid breath.

She breathed shallow, rapid breaths as the panic set in.

She was panting in rapid, short breaths through her mouth.

Soon there was only the creak of the rigging, his own rapid breath.

Get up slowly, don't stand for long periods and if you feel faint, take some deep, rapid breaths.

The men's rapid breath now formed clouds before their faces as they spoke.

This is often followed by several rapid shallow breaths.

She could hear only her own rapid breath.

All Maura heard was her breaths, harsh and rapid with fear.