Hello, Peri-bronchial cuffing is indicative of inflammation around the small airways (bronchi), often from infection or irritation. Since you are again having shortness of breath, it could be due to the lingering effect of the infection/inflammation from tracheitis, especially if the infection extended to the smaller airways. Body pain: Infections or inflammation in the respiratory system can sometimes cause muscle or joint pain due to prolonged coughing or fever may cause body pain due to infection in the respiratory system. Get clinically examined by a GP, as tracheitis can trigger asthma-like symptoms or exacerbate chronic bronchitis. Get blood work, pulmonary function tests, and CT etc., done to diagnose the pathology that is causing you symptoms and discomfort. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician