Why do I lose my breath when I touch certain things?

I can't answer it...But I do the same thing, as does my son. I too am asking why. It has to be some sort of sensory thing. I find that getting my fingertips wet will immediately help. My son says the same thing...said he will quickly lick is fingertips-(not very sanity, but he breaths freely right away). He said silk and angora (sweaters) do it to him. With me its working with clay (dirt-gardening), or too much touching paper and some cleaning agents. I HAVE used hand lotion, but you have be careful which ones-the perfumed ones make i worse. I thought I was the only one. Ao have trouble talking w it happens.