Shortness of breath is medically referred to as dyspnea. The other name given to this condition is air hunger. If the episodes of dyspnea are recurring, then it is best not to neglect the condition and have it looked at by a health care professional. Often different tests will have to be carried out to find out the root cause of this condition. Symptoms of shortness of breath include:
--Loss of consciousness
--Sweating
--Unusual fatigue
--Pain radiating to jaw or neck
--General discomfort
--Worsening of asthma
--Heart palpitations
--Cough
--Rapid breathing
--Sputum yellow, green, red in color
--Sneezing a number of times
--Nasal congestion
--Wheezing
--Rib retraction
--Nasal flaring
--Pain around the chest
--Arrhythmia