Shortness of bret=ath no matter at what rate is considered to be very scary by people. Usually, people try to take deep breaths in order to get rid of the shortness of breath. In any case, this does not help, and your breath decreases rapidly, causing you problems in breathing, you should visit your doctor. If shortness of breath is accompanied by severe symptoms such as confusion, chest or jaw pain, or pain down your arm, call your doctor immediately.