title: Beta-blockers are safe in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, but only with caution.
authors.forename: Mario
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cazzola
authors.forename: Maria Gabriella
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Matera
mesh_terms: D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001262:Atenolol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000075202:Contraindications; D006801:Humans; D008790:Metoprolol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists; D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D001262:Atenolol; D008790:Metoprolol