--BACKGROUND INFO--
So I would not consider myself in "bad" shape, I am about 5'10, 170lbs, I do strength a few times a week, and eat pretty healthy, besides the random bowl of ice cream and chips, but overall I am pretty active. I am on my feet a lot at work. I also have anxiety. I went to my doc last year complaining of intermittent shortness of breath and he listened to my breathing, and did a echo and an ekg, all were normal. Said it was most likely anxiety as it comes and goes randomly.
--QUESTION--
I just went cycling and only did one mile (one direction). It was uphill, not too steep but still was a long 1 mile uphill stretch. I am not in prime cycling shape as I have not ridden almost all year. About 1/2 way there I felt like I was going to die! Ran out of breath, and when I reached the top, I had to stop under some shade for about 10 minutes to regain my breath and strength. My saliva was THICK, so thick I was spitting instead of swallowing at all, and my lungs burned. I decided to come back home and they burned and my spit was so thick for about 20 min afterward, and only now is starting to thin up again. Is this normal for someone who is not used to intense cardio, or is this exercise induced asthma? I know I am not used to it because it even made me feel nausea.
I have noticed in the past that when I do certain types of cardio my spit becomes so thick that if I am cycling and spit, it will literally trail behind me for like 4ft and not break loose til I grab it and pull it off or spit with lots of force.
You could have Exercised Induce Asthma. This is easily treated. Many EIA patients will take a coupold puffs of an inhaler 20 - 30 minutes before exercising and they are perfectly fine. Also, very slow warm-ups and cool-down periods help in the control of EIA as well.
Feel better, and with propper care, there is no reason why you could not participate in any sport/activity you wish.