Upper respiratory infections are common, especially during Huntersville’s colder months and seasonal illness spikes. Congestion, sore throat, coughing, and fatigue are expected but feeling short of breath can catch you off guard. When breathing feels different while you’re running errands near Birkdale Village, chasing deadlines at work, or trying to keep up with family life around Lake Norman, it’s natural to wonder: Is this still just a cold, or is it time ...