Bronchospasm is an abnormal contraction of the smooth muscle of the bronchi, resulting in an
Bronchospasm is a chief characteristic of
Bronchospasm is a temporary narrowing of the bronchi (airways into the lungs) caused by contraction of the muscles in the lung walls, by inflammation of the lung lining, or by a combination of both.
This contraction...
Even during my short lifespan the definition of asthma has changed quite a bit. It's important we asthmatics keep up on the current... Read more »
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Generic Name: IPRATROPIUM/ALBUTEROL (SALBUTAMOL) - INHALATION Pronounced: (IP-ra-TROE-pee-um/al-BUE-ter-ol) (sal-BUE-tah-mol) Side... Read more »
Data from a study comparing Symbicort (budesonide, formoterol), Advair (fluticasone propionate, salmeterol), and salbutamol has found that... Read more »
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Generic Name: MONTELUKAST - ORAL Pronounced: (mon-teh-LEW-kast) Uses Montelukast is used as a long-term (maintenance) treatment to prevent or... Read more »
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic version of the bronchodilator VoSpire ER. VoSpire is approved for the treatment of... Read more »
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Generic Name: ZILEUTON EXTENDED-RELEASE - ORALPronounced: (zye-LOO-ton)Uses This medication is used to prevent asthma symptoms and to decrease... Read more »