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A member asked:

Do beta blockers like nadolol (corgard) really decrease the effect of the albuterol treatment for asthma?

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Dr. Anthony LaBarbera answered

Yes: Albuterol binds to beta receptors in the airways. So beta blockers, will decrease the effect of albuterol.

Answered 5/30/2012

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