Hi Johnnydale. Sorry to hear about feeling short of breath and with anxiety at the same time. I was diagnosed last year with mild emphysema when my symptoms of short breathing sent me to ER. And I was with very bad anxiety. I spoke with my Psychiatrist and she
prescribed me klonopin 0.5 mg. This medication has made a big difference dealing with the anxiety. I take the symbicort twice a day and has helping me with the symptoms of short breathing. I hope my comment gives you some guidance. Speaking with you doctor may give you some alternatives.