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Title: Antihistamines should be used with caution in patients with asthma or COPD. What is the rationale ...
Post by: Ravened on Dec 26, 2017
Antihistamines should be used with caution in patients with asthma or COPD. What is the rationale for this caution?

1.   Anticholinergic effects of antihistamines can trigger angioedema.
2.   Most people with asthma are allergic to antihistamines.
3.   Antihistamines cause severe headache when given to patients with COPD or asthma.
4.   Anticholinergic effects of antihistamines can trigger bronchospasm.


Title: Re: Antihistamines should be used with caution in patients with asthma or COPD. What is the ...
Post by: Emik on Dec 26, 2017
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