Hold your breath after each inhalation of medication if you can - remember the aim is to slow the breathing down and avoid getting the carbon dioxide in the blood too low. If your symptoms are getting worse try breathing in and out of a paper bag for one minute, always trying to slow the breathing down. Don't be afraid to ask for medical help. Your doctor can help you to get your breathing under control - if your symptoms persist it may be that you need to increase your regular preventer inhaler or take a short course of steroid tablets. It is well known that anxiety and stress can make asthma worse.
Emotions do influence the way that our bronchial tubes and our immune systems behave.
Having inflamed bronchial tubes with cough and wheezing does not put you in a good mood, and being anxious or depressed does not help asthma. You may also find it difficult to remember to take regular treatment properly if you are stressed or depressed - and missing out on your treatment will obviously make your asthma worse. Don't be afraid to ask your doctor for help. At the very least it is important for the people helping you to know how you are feeling. If you do see your doctor about anxiety remind him that you have asthma.