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What inhaler affects the heart in ashmatics children?
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Beta agonist ones: Usually the inhailers that have a medication such as albuterol or like ones affect the heart as they act upon the receptors that are located both in the bronchi and the heart. The effect is usually manifested by accelerated heart rate or tachycardia.
Answered 11/19/2011
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Inhalators : Albuterol and xoponex inhalers tend to raise the heart rate and may be cause irregular heart beat. Long acting beta 2 agonist have higher risk of sudden death too for a reason not completely understood.
Answered 8/24/2013
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