Sore Throat, Breathlessness. Related To Wall Paint?

Dear Sir, Last year I worked in Philippines, I was given an apartment to stay after hours. When I was there I had afeeling thet the wall paint (I suspected) is taking my breath away, and giving me sore throat . After I finished my work there and came back home this feeling disappeared. Recently our house had a repair work, the walls wer painted aftre the repair. I have the same feeling about the wall paint. It casues the same problems that I was having in Philippines. I was wondering what can cause this, the paint itself, or something in the paint. Previously we did not have the same problem in our home. 2 days after I still have the same problem although I keep the romm and house ventilated properly. Please give me your thoughts. Thanks in advance.