A member asked:

When i take my rescue inhaler it makes my palpitations worse and i get fluttering. i take a beta blocker daily. now my hr is so high 197 , chest hurt?

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Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Go to ER asap.: You are having abnormally high heart rate. Please go to er immediately to get evaluated.

Answered 3/16/2014

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NeedsToBeChecked ER: Rescue inhaler like Albuterol can raise your heart rate but not up to 197.Why are you on Beta Blocker.Usually Beta Blockers are contraindicated in Patients with Bronchial Asthma.You also had Echocardiogram.Beta blockers are only used I asthmatics who have co morbid cardiovascular disease. Go to ER

Answered 5/5/2015

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