Inflammation of the lungs and bronchial tubes are also common causes of shortness of breath, as is injury to the respiratory tract caused by smoking or other toxins. Shortness of breath may occur with injury to the lungs, such as a collapsed lung (pneumothorax).
In the United States, pea soup without qualification usually means a perfectly smooth puree. Split Pea Soup is a slightly thinner soup with visible peas, pieces of ham or other pork, and vegetables (most commonly carrots) and is usually made from dried, green split peas.
Answers. Best Answer: Processed peas are dried peas reconstituted with water and bicarbonate of soda to make them soft. Maybe it's me, but mushy peas (as you get from the chip shop) and processed peas (from a can) seem to taste the same, and I think are one and the same. Lockwoods and Batchelors are two brands.lso dried peas when soaked and cooked taste different again. Update: 'Harumbah,' dried peas, soaked (mushy peas) do not have the same taste as processed peas from a can.