Bronchodilators: Improving Breathing and Lung Function

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What are bronchodilators used for?

Bronchodilators are a type of medication that make breathing easier by relaxing the muscles in the lungs and widening the airways (bronchi). They're often used to treat long-term conditions where the airways may become narrow and inflamed, such as: asthma , a common lung condition caused by inflammation of the airways

How do bronchodilators work?

Bronchodilators help relieve asthma, COPD and other lung condition symptoms by relaxing the muscles around your airways and helping clear mucus from your lungs. There are long-acting forms and short-acting forms. You may take them as an inhaler, nebulizer solution or tablet. Side effects may include dry mouth, hyperactivity, nausea and vomiting.

Which respiratory conditions require bronchodilators?

Various respiratory conditions may require bronchodilators, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. They are used to either reverse asthma symptoms or improve lung function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

What are oral bronchodilators?

Oral bronchodilators are medicines that are used to treat breathing problems in people with asthma and other lung-related problems such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). There are two types of oral bronchodilators available to prescribe in the UK.

What Is Bronchodilators

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Bronchodilators Information

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