<s>[INST] I get short of breath when talking....This only started happening within the last few weeks....Chest x-ray was clean and so was the other breathing tasks that I was given...I can exercise wihtout any problem. However, talking triggers my shortness of breath......Any thoughts? [/INST] Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Breathlessness with normal chest x-ray is commonly seen with bronchitis (inflammation of airways). So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis, but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. </s>