Term
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Definition
| Act by relaxing th smooth muscles of the bronchial tree, thereby relieving bronchospasm and decreasing the work of breathing. |
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Term
Sympathomimetics (adrenergics)
albuterol, epinephrine |
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Definition
| increase vital capacity and decrease airway resistance. |
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Term
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Definition
| achieve brochodilation by decreasing the chemical that promotes bronchospasm |
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Term
Inhaled corticosteroids
QVAR, Pulmicort, Symbicort |
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Definition
| Preferred for long term treatment of persistent asthma |
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Term
Nasal corticosteroids
Flovent, Nasonex |
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Definition
| First-line therapy for most noninfectious types of rhinitis |
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Term
| Treatment for chronic asthma |
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Definition
| Singular- type of oral leukotriene receptor antagonists |
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Term
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Definition
| decrease the hypersecretion of and liquefy pulmonary secretions. |
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Term
Expectorants
guaifenesin (Mucinex, Robitussin) |
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Definition
| increase secretions, reduce viscosity, and help to expel sputum |
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Term
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Definition
| medications to prevent coughing |
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