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Non selective beta blockers blocks beta 2 receptors which may causes smooth muscle contraction which may lead to pulmonary vascular resistance so if someone takes them for long time do they fall under risk for pulmonary hypertension?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

In 50 years of using BB never seen or read of pulm hypertension due to them. I would go to Drugs.com and read all about it.

Answered 9/26/2022

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I agree with Dr. H. This would be a convoluted path to pulmonary hypertension. However, nonselective BB's can provoke pulmonary symptoms by virtue of bronchospasm but it would take much chronic bronchospasm to develop pulmonary hypertension.

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