title: Clinical inquiries. Do beta-blockers worsen respiratory status for patients with COPD?
authors.affiliation: West Jersey-Memorial Family Practice Residency at Virtua, Voorhees, NJ, USA.
authors.forename: Lynda M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Baselli
authors.forename: Mark A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Oswald
authors.forename: Joan M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Nashelsky
mesh_terms: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology*; D015897:Comorbidity; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005194:Family Practice / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology*; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists