Im 51 years old and suffering from shortness of breath for all my life i'm not asthmatic?

People describe shortness of breath (SOB) differently and it should be evaluated in person It's concerning when you walk a short distance or do short-term exercise and you feel SOB you need to see a doctor. Some people report SOB as be a pain in breathing, unable to take a full breath, wheezing, or stuffy nose, from anxiety,. See a doctor who can examine you.