The cellular immunodeficiency associated with post-traumatic stress disorder may be the result of sympathetic overactivity and be correctable by beta-2-blockers.

Namazi M.
  Vol. 24 (6) 2003 Neuro endocrinology letters Letter   2003; 24(6): 469-473 PubMed PMID:  15073578    Citation  Keywords:  Adrenergic beta-Antagonists:therapeutic use, Autonomic Nervous System Diseases:drug therapy, Humans, Immunity, Cellular:drug effects, Immunocompromised Host:drug effects, Stress Disorders, Traumatic:complications,.   

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