Hi Rebecca, I understand your concern. Having shortness of breath at night should be further investigated to determine the right cause: - respiratory tract problems:chronic bronchitis or asthma, run respiratory function test, chest X-ray - depending on your age, it could be due to hormonal flare up, get the hormone levels checked in your blood together with a thyroid function test - psychological issues, being overstressed could be another issue. However, we should rule out organic problems first. In either case, I recommend to: - avoid caffeinated drinks especially in the afternoon - drink plenty of water - avoid spicy, processed, oily foods - take aloe vera/valeriana supplement at night to have a good sleep - don t sleep late at night - have short walking in fresh air Wish fast recovery.