How to know if i have panic attack or asthma?

Sometimes Hard: The symptoms of anxiety and asthma can sometimes overlap. Particularly shortness of breath. The best way to tell the difference would be to do a spirometry when you are feeling symptoms and if it is normal then you know anxiety is the most likely answer. You could also do this with a peak flow meter but that is not as accurate. Also, asthma will not go away with time where anxiety may.

Asthma- panic: Panic attacks sxs: anxiety; rapid, pounding heart; chest tightness/pain; shortness of breath w hyperventilation; hot /cold flashes; butterflies in stomach, nausea or vomiting; tingling of mouth or extremities; ^ sweating; feeling faint or lightheaded; headache or shaking, difficulty swallowing or tight throat; They usually peak w/i 10 mins. Asthma sxs can include: difficulty breathing, chest >