How do I know if I have exercise induced asthma or I'm just out of shape?

Michael

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I'm training for kickboxing and I've had a few matches where I always get my ass kicked in the third round because I'm so tired. I do go to my gym and always do the cardio workout there. I don't do the running they tell me to do (5-10 miles a day). Mainly because after one mile straight, I feel like I'm going to die. So, I end up stopping at two or, if I'm lucky, three. When I'm done, I normally have a coughing fit and slight difficulty breathing. I would hardly call it an asthma attack though.

When I was very young (around 9), I was diagnosed with asthma that seemed to go away. In junior high and high school, I would always do my best to participate in gym and even attempted joining track. I still couldn't keep up with everyone when I tried.

I don't want to go to my doctor and look like an idiot that's created a psychosomatic illness. Are these normal symptoms for just not being in shape and creating a bunch of excuses? Or may I actually have EIA?
 
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