text: i am having trouble breathing, what could be wrong? since last friday i have been having breathing difficulties. it feels as though something is catching in my chest every time i draw in breath. inhaling vicks helps a bit but so far nothing else i have tried has helped. i am not asthmatic and i don't feel sick at all. my husband made me go to the er on sunday, the doctor i saw told me that my throat looked a bit red but my chest was clear and nothing could be done unless it got worse. it hasn't gotten worse but it is no better either. if it does not get better in a day or two, or if it gets any worse, go back to the doctor.  anxiety can cause trouble breathing. if you have a lot of stress or something happened to cause anxiety, that could be the cause. if so, back to the doctor for something to calm down.