How are men with high blood pressure and asthma treated?

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Hello doctor,
I have high blood pressure and asthma since childhood, currently taking Seretide 25/125 spray, 2 sprays per day. I went to the doctor and the doctor gave me medicine to lower my blood pressure, but when I took it, it was very difficult to breathe. So the doctor told me how to treat men with high blood pressure and asthma? I thank the doctor.
Nguyen Hoang Quan (1968)
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Answered by Doctor, Doctor Nguyen Hong Son - Department of Examination, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “How are men with high blood pressure and asthma treated? , the doctor would like to answer as follows:
You did not specify what type of blood pressure medication you are taking, so the doctor is not sure if that blood pressure drug is contraindicated for patients with bronchial asthma? Among the antihypertensive drug groups, beta-blockers are contraindicated for patients with bronchial asthma, because taking this group of drugs will cause bronchospasm, making breathing difficult and dangerous for asthmatics. You need to see your Cardiologist again to adjust your medication.
For patients with bronchial asthma, Beta-blockers are contraindicated. The rest of the blood pressure drug classes can be used. However, choosing what type of drug requires a specific clinical examination, tests and echocardiography so that the Cardiologist can choose a suitable drug for you. You should not listen to anyone telling you something and taking it on your own will be very dangerous, especially for people with asthma.
If you still have questions about men with high blood pressure, asthma, you can go to a hospital under Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!