Evaluation of beta-blockers for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Beta-blockers are avoided in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) due to the potential risk of drug induced bronchospasm. Despite these concerns, beta-adrenoceptor antagonism has recently been associated with potential therapeutics benefits in asthma. Furthermore the use of beta-b...

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Main Author: Short, Philip
Other Authors: Lipworth, Brian
Published: University of Dundee 2014
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.600773