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What are some good chest decongestants for a high blood pressure patient?

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Dr. Mark Rasak answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Avoid psuedophedrine: The decongestant i rec to my pts is chlorocedin-hbp. Will not raise BP or raise heart rate.

Answered 9/5/2018

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