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From: sdyer@bbncca.ARPA (Steve Dyer)
Newsgroups: net.med
Subject: Re: Re: I need information on Beta Block - (nf)
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Date: Thu, 27-Oct-83 15:50:11 EST
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Posted: Thu Oct 27 15:50:11 1983
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I have my doubts that beta-adrenegic agents would have any significant effect
on pulmonary volume in normal singers (i.e. those without asthma or other
cases of bronchoconstriction.)  It might well be that their side-effects
(e.g., exaggerated heart-beat) would exaggerate normal performance
nervousness, and interact poorly with a peformer's already
'irritated' autonomic system.

On the other hand, these agents are available over-the-counter, either
as asthma inhalers or tablets, and in some cold pills--I'm thinking of
epinephrine and metaproterenol, ephedrine, pseudoephedrine and theophylline
(this last, not an adrenergic agent, but a bronchodilator.)  So, those
foolish enough to play around with them don't need to go to a black market.

Anyway, great singers aren't judged by how much air they use, but how
they use what's available.

/Steve Dyer
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