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Definitions for bronchodilator
ˌbrɒŋ koʊ daɪˈleɪ tər, -dɪ-bron·chodila·tor

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. bronchodilatornoun

    a drug that relaxes and dilates the bronchial passageways and improves the passages of air into the lungs

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  1. bronchodilatornoun

    Any drug used to dilate and relax the bronchial passages and ease the flow of air to the lungs

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  1. Bronchodilator

    A bronchodilator or broncholytic (although the latter occasionally includes secretory inhibition as well) is a substance that dilates the bronchi and bronchioles, decreasing resistance in the respiratory airway and increasing airflow to the lungs. Bronchodilators may be originating naturally within the body, or they may be medications administered for the treatment of breathing difficulties, usually in the form of inhalers. They are most useful in obstructive lung diseases, of which asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are the most common conditions. Although this remains somewhat controversial, they might be useful in bronchiolitis and bronchiectasis. They are often prescribed but of unproven significance in restrictive lung diseases.Bronchodilators are either short-acting or long-acting. Short-acting medications provide quick or "rescue" relief from acute bronchoconstriction. Long-acting bronchodilators help to control and prevent symptoms. The three types of prescription bronchodilating drugs are beta2-adrenergic agonists (short- and long-acting), anticholinergics (short- and long-acting), and theophylline (long-acting).

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  1. bronchodilator

    A bronchodilator is a type of medication that relaxes and widens the airways or bronchial tubes in the lungs, improving breathing and allowing more air to flow into and out of the lungs. These are typically used to assuage symptoms and manage chronic lung conditions like asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema.

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  1. Bronchodilator

    A bronchodilator is a substance that dilates the bronchi and bronchioles, decreasing resistance in the respiratory airway and increasing airflow to the lungs. Bronchodilators may be endogenous, or they may be medications administered for the treatment of breathing difficulties. They are most useful in obstructive lung diseases, of which asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are the most common conditions. Although this remains somewhat controversial, they might be useful in bronchiolitis. They are often prescribed but of unproven significance in restrictive lung diseases. Bronchodilators are either short-acting or long-acting. Short-acting medications provide quick or "rescue" relief from acute bronchoconstriction. Long-acting bronchodilators help to control and prevent symptoms. The three types of prescription bronchodilating drugs are β2-agonists, anticholinergics, and theophylline.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of bronchodilator in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of bronchodilator in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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