Originally Posted by
frantik
i did read about Exercise Induced Asthma when i did a search. unfortunately i live in the USA and can't afford a doctor, especially for something as minor as getting winded when exercising vigorously

It's actually not that minor of a situation ... or at least, maybe it is right now, but if it is EIA, there's a good chance it will get much worse.
Can you move to another country where you can go to a Dr any time you want?
But meanwhile, try the forced exhaling and see if that helps.