From Lucia DeRespinis who created the designs of many of George Nelson's iconic mid-century clocks and Margaret Calvert, the creator of the font used on every road sign on the UK's national highway system, to Greta Grossman, a quiet yet influential furniture designer in California and Ruth Adler Schnee, a force behind a number of iconic Knoll textiles.
To dream that you are trying to catch your breath or that you are out of breath indicates that you are experiencing some anxiety, tension, or fear concerning a new situation in your waking life. To dream that you have bad breath suggests that you are feeling enclosed or crowded in. Perhaps someone is invading your personal space. To dream that you are holding your breath indicates your stubborn state of mind. Your views are too one-sided. The dream is telling you to be more open to the opinions of others.
The examination dream is usually accompanied with feelings of not being prepared. That being the case, it is also highly unlikely that in the given dream situation, you will be able to pass the test. The dream can change depending on what you do for a living. For instance, an actor may dream he has to perform in a play he has not rehearsed. Or, a singer will dream she has to sing a song she has never heard.