What you are describing sounds like bronchoconstriction. Not being able to breathe in deeply is definitely one of the symptoms of asthma. You don't say who is treating you. If you're not seeing an allergist or pulmonologist, I would recommend that you do so. They are specialists in treating asthma of all kinds and should be able to develop an asthma management plan that will bring your asthma under control and allow you to live a normal life without limits on the things you want to do.

Although you have tried several different asthma medications already, you haven't exhausted the arsenal yet!

So, don't give up hope, OK? Also, be sure you know how to use your inhalers correctly. Incorrect technique is one of the biggest reasons why people don't get the relief they expect from an asthma inhaler. This is especially true with the new HFA-style inhalers.

To your health,

Kathi