I couldn't breathe! Is it asthma?

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I've been coughing for months. I feel like I'm congested and sometimes I cough up phlegm, but I haven't had issues inhaling. Until this morning. I was lying in bed and had just coughed when I suddenly couldn't inhale!! I quickly rolled on my side thinking it was just my position, but nothing changed. It was like trying to breathe through a thick pillow. I rolled on my other side and leaned over the side of the bed. Same thing. Finally, I sat on the side of my bed and forced myself to take slow deliberate breaths. I could do it, but I was afraid to become anxious and panic and then not be able to breathe at all. I could exhale fine, but breathing in was difficult. I just sat there until my breathing became normal again. That's when I finally got dressed and came downstairs. After that, I was fine. I have no idea what happened, but the thought that it might be asthma hasn't left my mind. I think I might have to talk to my doctor about this.