Abstract
While it is recognized that beta-blockers can exacerbate asthma symptoms in older children and adults, there are few descriptions of a similar effect in infants. We describe three infants who developed wheeze during treatment with a beta-blocker for infantile hemangiomas and conclude that physicians should inquire about respiratory symptoms in this group of children.
Copyright © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
MeSH terms
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Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / administration & dosage*
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Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / therapeutic use
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Androstadienes / therapeutic use
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Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
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Dermatologic Agents / therapeutic use
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Face
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Fluticasone
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Hemangioma / drug therapy*
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Prednisone / therapeutic use
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Propranolol / adverse effects*
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Propranolol / therapeutic use
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Respiratory Sounds / etiology*
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Treatment Outcome
Substances
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Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
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Androstadienes
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Antineoplastic Agents
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Dermatologic Agents
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Propranolol
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Fluticasone
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Prednisone