Cough with shortness of breath may be caused by physiological factors, respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, etc. It is recommended to consult a doctor in time. 1. Physiological factors: Normal people may experience shortness of breath after strenuous exercise, as well as irritating cough due to dryness of the throat, which can be relieved by drinking water and resting. 2. Respiratory diseases: such as airway inflammation, bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, tuberculosis, lung cancer, pleural effusion, etc., there can be coughing, coughing up sputum, hemoptysis, chest tightness, shortness of breath, dyspnea and other symptoms. 3. Cardiovascular diseases: such as left heart failure, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary hypertension, etc., there can be cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, edema, dyspnea, cyanosis of lips and nails, irritability and other uncomfortable symptoms. If the symptoms of cough with shortness of breath are not relieved by rest or accompanied by other discomforts, you should consult a doctor in time to find out the cause of the disease under the doctor’s guidance and follow the doctor’s instructions to carry out the corresponding treatment.