Shortness of Breath :
Shortness of Breath or difficulty in breathing and the feeling of breathlessness can occur due to an underlying medical issue. In most cases, this can be as a result of abnormality in the normal functioning of lungs. Asthma is a chronic condition that results in difficulty in breathing and medications are prescribed in the form of inhalers to improve asthma attacks. Certain Allergies either due to external sources or drugs can lead to swelling of the throat and closing of the airways causing Shortness of Breath. In diseases like Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), there is scarring of lung tissue that leads to lower quality of life and also frequent bouts of breathing difficulty. In illness that can be caused due to bacterial or viral infections, like bronchitis, COVID-19 or influenza, there is rise in body temperature and Shortness of Breath.