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Question: i have copd plus having a mild heart attack . I have been prescribed a beta blocker , but it causes my breathing problems to get much worse.
Brief Answer:
Get more cardioselective beta blockers prescribed
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your query.
Beta blockers may cause narrowing of airways thereby causing the breathing symptoms to get worse. But nowadays new generation cardioselective beta blockers are relatively safer and guidelines do recommend them especially in cases of heart related ailments.
But if your symptoms are worsening then it demands the revision of prescription as both beta blockers and heart attack can increase the breathlessness.
Ask your physician to revise the prescription in the form of more cardioselective drugs. ...
Best wishes
Get more cardioselective beta blockers prescribed
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your query.
Beta blockers may cause narrowing of airways thereby causing the breathing symptoms to get worse. But nowadays new generation cardioselective beta blockers are relatively safer and guidelines do recommend them especially in cases of heart related ailments.
But if your symptoms are worsening then it demands the revision of prescription as both beta blockers and heart attack can increase the breathlessness.
Ask your physician to revise the prescription in the form of more cardioselective drugs. ...
Best wishes
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Dr. Raju A.T
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