Do I have asthma or anxiety? Hello, I am a 17 year old athlete. In the past year I have had reoccurring racing heart rate that I can hear in my ears and throat that is causing chest constriction and pain and serious difficulty breathing, coughing, and shallow breaths. Along with this I have pain in my ears, jaw, sides of neck and shoulders. Symptoms occur occasionally during practices consisting mainly of cardio. I am in shape and at a good weight for my age. Do I possibly have asthma or anxiety? Thanks.