asthma

[Bassman263]

I have a question. While stationed in Korea, I got a real bad cold, and had severe allergies at that time, and a few days after getting the cold, I developed shortness of breath really bad.  I went to the doc, and they said I developed asthma from the combo of the cold and allergies.  So I saw specialists etc, while trying to get better, but nothing really helped although the asthma meds help a little.  My actual question is this: If I don't have coughing or wheezing, but have shortness of breath and hot flashes alot, is this asthma or something else?  Could it be some weird Korean disease instead of asthma?  When I use albuterol it does open up my airways, but why do I get the hot flashes and not have a cough or wheeze? Anyone have any idea? My doc won't listen to me, he says I just have asthma, plain and simple.  I am open to ideas, suggestions.  Thanks!  B.