Bronchodilator Medications

Bronchodilator medications are drugs used to relax and widen the airways in the lungs. This helps people with breathing difficulties, such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), breathe more easily. They work by targeting the muscles around the airways, reducing tightness and allowing more air to flow in and out of the lungs. Bronchodilators can be short-acting for quick relief or long-acting for ongoing control of symptoms. Common forms include inhalers and nebulizers, making them convenient for patients to use as needed or regularly for better lung function.