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What is the basic difference between ipratropium tiotropium salmeterol inhalers? which one is more appropriate for chronic bronchitis with asthmatic symptoms?
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Bronchodilators: All produce bronchodilation, widening of the airways, ipratropium and tiotropium are more used in COPD patients, while salmetrol more in asthma patients, I advise you not to self medicate with any of them, please see a doctor first
Answered 8/1/2015
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Medications: Salbutamol is a rescue inhaler used to treated an acute wheezing episode. Medications like Ipratropium are used to dry secretions and are used more routinely for COPD or chronic bronchitis. All the best.
Answered 8/13/2015
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