Deep breaths

I don't recall such a thing when I took them, however they did make me feel as if my lungs were not working, as if I had to make them breathe and I felt breathless. But I did give up smoking the same time I started beta blockers and read giving up smoking can cause many problems for a long time, including what you describe.

Yes Samantha

Betta blockers are having that effect on me too. I never feel as though I've drawn in enough oxygen every time l take a breathe and l consciously monitor myself doing it. This is a crazy situation and not nice at all. Don't know what the answer is apart from tapering off very slowly the Bbs. My Dr looks at me like I'm a hypochondriac when l explain my symptoms. What response have you had from your Dr on the subject?

I see a pulmonologist tomorrow to rule out pulmonary arterial hypertension and i have to call my cardiologist today.

Well good luck then. Hope all goes well and you get some answers. Let us know how things go.

Hi, Samantha, bbs block beta adrenergic receptors, some of which are on the lungs, as far as i understand. To what extent, it all depends which bb you were/are using. Always best to ask a pharmacist first. If you have ever had a history of asthma or have mild asthma, you can try - i was told this by a pharmacist - your inhaler to see if the symptoms improve. i have recently been told that anyone with a history of asthma, or current asthma, even mild, should only be prescribed bbs with great care.....