But using drugs to do that is complicated.
Some blood pressure medications (antihypertensives) can worsen asthma by causing the airways in the lungs to narrow.
But non-selective beta-blockers are just thatnon-selective.
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This causes them to constrict, which leads to shortness of breath and wheezing.
Beta-1 receptors are found in the heart and blood vessels, while beta-2 receptors are found in the lungs.
Beta-agonist medicationslike albuterol are used totreatasthma.
These medications widen the airways by activating the beta-2 receptors in the lungs.
These medications can cause you to experience a dry cough.
These medications are not considered harmful if you have asthma.
Common ARBs include:
Calcium Channel Blockers
Calcium channel blockersare used to lower blood pressure.
Calcium channel blockers are not considered harmful for people who have asthma.
But thiazide diuretics may cause hypokalemia (low potassium) as a side effect.
Hypertension treatment can be tricky if you have asthma, but there are drug options.
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