These medications quickly control acute asthma attacks.
Beta2-agonists do not reduce inflammation or airway responsiveness but serve as bronchodilators, relaxing and opening constricted airways during an acute asthma attack. They are used alone only for patients with mild and intermittent asthma. Patients with more severe cases should use them in combination with other drugs.
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Hypertension is the term used to describe high blood pressure. Blood pressure is a measurement of the force against the walls of your arteries as... Read more »
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Hypertension; HBP; Blood pressure - high Prevention Adults over 18 should have their blood pressure checked regularly. Lifestyle... Read more »
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