Bronchodilator

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Contents 1 Used for 2 Broader Terms 3 Narrower Terms 4 Related Terms 5 Scope Note 6 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Used for

lumen dilator

Broader Terms

antiallergic agent, autonomic agent

Narrower Terms

albuterol, ephedrine, isoproterenol, terbutaline, theophylline

Related Terms

adrenergic agent, respiratory disorder chemotherapy

Scope Note

agent that causes an expansion of the lumen of a bronchus or bronchiole.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• The noun bronchodilator has one meaning: Meaning #1: a drug that relaxes and dilates the bronchial passageways and improves the passages of air into the lungs Wikipedia bronchodilator A bronchodilator is a medication intended to improve bronchial airflow.
• If a bronchodilator is not administered, the reason should be clearly stated in the report.
• A bronchodilator is a medication, usually given by inhaler, that treats most reversible components of obstruction.
• If it is known that something like exercise causes asthma symptoms, a fast-acting inhaled bronchodilator is used as a pre-treatment before exercise to prevent bronchospasm.
• bronchodilator 1a4 SYLLABICATION:bronchodilator PRONUNCIATION: brngk-d-ltr, -d-, -dl- NOUN: A drug that widens the air passages of the lungs and eases breathing by relaxing bronchial smooth muscle.
• bronchodilator Dictionary bronchodilator (brng'k-d-l'tr, -d-, -d'l-) n.

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