WebMD explains common causes of breathing problems, including allergies and asthma. Learn more about breathing problems and how they're diagnosed and treated.

Explore the various types of breathing problems, including COPD, asthma, and sleep apnea. Find out how each condition affects your lungs and ways to manage them.

Labored breathing has a variety of causes, some of which include medical emergencies. Seek help if it’s accompanied by symptoms like wheezing, gasping, or skin discoloration. Unless you’re ...