bronchodilator

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bron·cho·di·la·tor | \ ˌbräŋ-(ˌ)kō-dī-ˈlā-tər

, -ˈdī-ˌlā- \

Definition of bronchodilator

: a drug that relaxes bronchial muscle resulting in expansion of the bronchial air passages

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Recent Examples on the Web If you're diagnosed with bronchitis, your doctor may prescribe a bronchodilator like albuterol, Dr. Sood says. — Korin Miller, Health.com, 14 Feb. 2022 People who are having trouble breathing can talk to their doctor about getting a bronchodilator, an inhaler, said Dr. Saag, who cautioned that systemic steroids, like prednisone, are highly dangerous to take at the outset of COVID-19. — al, 29 Dec. 2021 Clenbuterol can be used as a decongestant or bronchodilator. — John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2021 Senate Bill 127, which encourages schools to have at least two bronchodilator rescue inhalers on site. — Olivia Krauth, The Courier-Journal, 24 Mar. 2021 Medications that are used to treat asthma (such as bronchodilators and steroids) may also be used to help someone who has been contaminated breathe, according to the CDC. — Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 2 June 2020 Emergency responders took her to the hospital via ambulance where she was treated with oxygen and bronchodilators. — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 21 Apr. 2020 Patients tested out an inhaler that contained three drugs: A steroid preventer to control inflammation; a long-acting bronchodilator to keep airways open; and a drug called glycopyrronium to help boost airflow. — chicagotribune.com, 10 Oct. 2019 According to experts, the drug can act as a bronchodilator to clear airways and optimize heart rates, making horses more efficient. — Joe Drape, New York Times, 12 Sep. 2019 See More

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“Bronchodilator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bronchodilator. Accessed 28 May. 2022.

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