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What is the definition or description of: bronchodilator?
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It opens up airwys: When used in asthma it is one of the components of treatment that opens up the airways. It is usually used for rescue and is not a maintenance medication that treats the inflammation involved. It should never be used alone in the treatment of asthma. It is used in the treatment of copd.
Answered 12/1/2012
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Opens airways: A bronchodilator opens airways by loosening the smooth muscle surrounding the airways. There are short and long acting bronchodilators that work in asthma and copd.
Answered 11/25/2016
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