Breathing problems occur if you have allergies, asthma, or other breathing problems, But a greater understanding of your breathing problems, along with an accurate medical diagnosis and effective treatment, can help you regain control. It doesn't matter what type of breathing problem you have. Daily control is vital to living an active, productive life.

There are many causes of breathing problems.

• Some people have difficulty breathing when they get cold. Others have trouble breathing because of occasional bouts of acute sinusitis. Sinusitis can make it difficult to breathe through your nose for a week or two until the inflammation subsides and the congested sinuses begin to drain.
• Many breathing problems are chronic or long-term. These common breathing problems include chronic sinusitis, allergies, and asthma. These problems can cause a host of symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, itchy or watery eyes, chest congestion, cough, wheezing, labored breathing, and shallow breathing.
• The nasal passage is a pathway for viruses and allergens to enter your lungs. So the nose and sinuses are often associated with many lung disorders. Sinus or nasal passage inflammation may trigger reflexes and cause asthma attacks.
• Millions of people have breathing problems because of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
• Breathing problems may also stem from other serious problems such as lung cancer, tuberculosis, pneumonia, and lung disease related to HIV/AIDS.

• Self Treatment: Avoiding smoking, secondhand smoke and areas with high air pollution or elevations over 5,000 feet may help ease shortness of breath. Losing weight and exercising regularly may also help.
• Treatment is depending on the condition, causing your Breathing Problem, follow up with your doctor for treatment.
• Treatment for breathing problem will rely upon the cause or symptoms you're experiencing, so your medical consultant will determine treatment options based on the cause.