Theories concerning beta agonist toxicity
Possible explanation for the apparent toxicity of beta-agonists in asthma include:
- excessive use results in cardiac arrhythmias and hypokalaemia
- beta-agonists may promote an over-reliance on symptom relief at the expense of anti-inflammatory therapy
- tachyphylaxis
- bronchodilatation results in increased allergen penetration
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