What is a bronchodilator?
Q: What is a bronchodilator?
A: A bronchodilator is a substance that dilates (opens up) the bronchi and bronchioles, increasing airflow to the lungs.
Q: Do bronchodilators only originate naturally within the body?
A: No, bronchodilators may be endogenous (originating naturally within the body), or they may be medications taken to treat breathing difficulties.
Q: What types of lung diseases are bronchodilators most useful in treating?
A: Bronchodilators are most useful in obstructive lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Q: What kind of respiratory blockages can bronchodilators be used to treat?
A: They are also used to treat respiratory blockages that usually occur when you have the common cold.
Q: Are bronchodilators commonly prescribed by doctors?
A: Yes, they are well prescribed by doctors and are really common in households.
Q: In what other lung conditions may bronchodilators be helpful?
A: Although this remains somewhat controversial, they might be useful in bronchiolitis and Bronchiectasis.
Q: Are bronchodilators proven to be significant in treating restrictive lung diseases?
A: No, they are often prescribed but of unproven significance in restrictive lung diseases.
