1 Peau d'orange is often associated with inflammatory breast cancer, which refers to cancer that involves the skin's network of small lymphatic channels (similar to blood vessels). 2  Mastitis (breast infection) can have a similar appearance. 3  Warmth, pain, or redness of the skin.
Few people are taught that chest pressure can be caused by anxiety, but in reality it's one of the main symptoms of anxiety attacks. Not everyone experiences pressure. Some people experience chest pains (both sharp and dull). Others experience this feeling as though their heart is being squeezed.
3) Abdominal x-rays would be a good idea, too, because sometimes heavy breathing can be due to something in the abdomen pressing on the lungs. For example, an enlarged liver, or fluid in the abdomen, can press on the lungs and make breathing more difficult. One or two views of the abdomen is sufficient to evaluate this.