Dyspnea may be defined as the sign of the harmful disease of the lungs, heart or the airway. This onset must not be ignored and requires a proper medical attention.
The individual that has nasal flaring and other symptoms mentioned in the question. This illustrates the ineffective breathing pattern. This may also relate to the hyperventilation. In hyperventilation, the anteroposterior chest diameter increases.
The lungs and respiratory system allow oxygen in the air to be taken into the body, while also letting the body get rid of carbon dioxide in the air breathed out.