I've been having shortness of breath every day, usually after 3 pm. I have to take deep breaths or breathe through my mouth, and sometimes my chest hurts from these deep breaths, though Im not putting too much pressure on it. I drink plenty of water,...
The recurring shortness of breath, chest discomfort, and need for deep breathing or mouth breathing, especially after 3 pm daily, may indicate underlying conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), anxiety, or cardiac issues, and warrants a thorough medical evaluation, including pulmonary function tests, echocardiogram, and blood work, to determine the cause and appropriate treatment.