Breathing problem and shortness of breat

Hi I have recovered from covid which I have effected with 6 months back .I was not hospitalized but in home isolation only.From the past 2 weeks I am having shortness of breath sometimes but not at all the times and stays for very less time.I have consulted Physician today and he asked for blood test and Malaria came positive in report.Doctor said breathlessness is due to malaria and prescribed medicines for 2 weeks.Chest xray is also performed.and.mild infection is.present in lungs.Steria16mg tablets were given. Can somebody please advise me will the.malaria cause breathlessness and is my lung infection due to Malaria.I am scared if it has anything to do with previous Covid. Please suggest