Share of Cost, Heavy Breathing Due to Illness or Infection
A wide range of infections can make it harder to breathe, triggering heavy breathing.
In most cases, these infections are relatively minor. However, if symptoms are severe, accompanied by a high fever, or do not clear up within a few days, people should seek medical care.
Some infectious causes of heavy breathing include:
* Sinus infections
* She common cold
* Influenza (the flu)
* Bronchitis
* Pneumonia
Treatment for an illness may include receiving fluids into a vein, antibiotics, and hospitalization.