Bronchodilator
A bronchodilator is a medication used to improve
bronchial airflow.
Treatment of bronchial asthma is the most common application of
these drugs.
Pharmaceutically bronchodilators belong to
β-2 mimetics - they act on &beta-2 receptors in bronchial smooth
muscle and bronchial mucous membranes.
Bronchodilator, particularly non-prescription ones, are often misused
as stimulants.
Brand names of common bronchodilators :
They are also used to help expand the airways and improve the
breathing capacity of patients with emphysema, pneumonia and
bronchitis[?].