Definition
bronchodilator
noun
- a drug or substance that widens the airways in the lungs, making breathing easier
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical term; commonly used in treatment of asthma and COPD
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a bronchodilator inhaler to help her asthma symptoms.
- Bronchodilators work by relaxing the muscles around the airways.
- He uses a bronchodilator before exercise to prevent breathing difficulties.
- Common bronchodilators include albuterol and salmeterol.
- The patient's breathing improved significantly after taking the bronchodilator.
- Bronchodilators are often the first-line treatment for asthma attacks.