Beta blocker drugs, prescribed for heart diseases, may also help sufferers of chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Acute Bronchitis - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention
Acute bronchitis is a short term inflammation of the bronchi of lungs. It is usually caused by a virus.
Acute bronchitis is a short term inflammation of the bronchi of lungs. It is usually caused by a virus.
"But our research shows there are no adverse effects and in fact, when used in addition to regular treatments like inhalers, the beta blockers have a very positive effect," added Lipworth.
The research has been published in the British Medical Journal.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
COPD includes respiratory tract disorders that cause obstruction to airflow. These are chronic bronchitis, emphysema and small airway disease.
COPD includes respiratory tract disorders that cause obstruction to airflow. These are chronic bronchitis, emphysema and small airway disease.
The Lungs
The lungs are our organs of respiration. It is within these, that exchange of gases takes place.
The lungs are our organs of respiration. It is within these, that exchange of gases takes place.
Respiratory Diseases - Diseases of the Human Respiratory System
Respiratory diseases affect any part of the respiratory system. Some of the lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can lead to respiratory failure.
Respiratory diseases affect any part of the respiratory system. Some of the lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can lead to respiratory failure.
