Bronchdilation
2006-07-25 14:49:57 · 7 answers · asked by Jay z 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Depends on the source of the broncospasm. Asthma has a stong inflammatory component, so steroids work well. Emphysema is mostly anatomic, so beta agonists or anticholinergics are better there. If you're in a crisis, a good beta agonist is best in the short term (albuterol, even epinephrine).
2006-07-25 14:56:12 · answer #1 · answered by Nowayjose 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-26 20:29:22 · answer #2 · answered by Violet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
magnesium is supposed to act as a natural bronchodilator. I have asthma and have been trying magnesium for 3 weeks. Doesn't seem to have helped. But it's worth a shot, especially since it's natural.All the asthma medicines really aren't good for you as far as long term effects.
2006-07-26 20:01:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most effective is epinephrine (similar to adrenaline). That's what's in an EpiPen to treat someone with anaphylactic shock so they don't stop breathing.
2006-07-27 17:42:08 · answer #4 · answered by petlover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How long a time period are you thinking of? There are short term dilators like ventolin and longer term ones.
2006-07-25 15:28:05 · answer #5 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More effective than what?
2006-07-25 14:57:04 · answer #6 · answered by emmadropit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isoproteronal is the fastest acting bronchodilator, but its not safe for everyone to use.
2006-07-26 15:51:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋