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Anticholinergics   Drugs that block the action of the parasympathetic nervous system  
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Antihistamines   Medications that provide symptomatic relief of allergic symptoms caused by histamine release  
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Antitussives   Medications that suppress coughing  
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Asthma prophylaxis   Medications used for prophylaxis and treatment of chronic asthma- Bronchodilators are used for acute asthmatic attacks  
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Bronchodilators   Medications that relax the smooth muscles of the bronchial tree, thereby relieving bronchospasm and increasing the vital capacity of the lungs  
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Decongestants   Drugs that constrict blood vessels in the respiratory tract, resulting in shrinkage of swollen mucous membranes and opened nasal airway passages  
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Dry Powdered Inhaler (DPI)   A self-generating device that forms a fine mist from a powdered drug solution that can then be inhaled using a fast, deep breath into the respiratory system  
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Expectorants   Drugs that increase secretions, reduce viscosity, and help to expel sputum  
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Maintenance medications   Medications meant to preserve a desired condition - Drugs used to prevent recurrence or progression of an illness  
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Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI)   A canister containing a propellant used to deliver a fine mist (aerosol) of a drug into the respiratory system-Often used with a spacer device or reservoir to increase the effectiveness of drug delivery  
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Mucolytic   Medication that liquefies pulmonary secretions  
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Rescue treatment   Treatment used in the emergency situation such as a severe asthma attack to give quick relief of symptoms  
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Small Volume Nebulizer (SVN)   Device that creates a fine mist of a drug solution using a gas source (aerosolization)  
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Smoking cessation aids   Medications used to slowly lower the level of nicotine while the patient participates in a behavior modification program for smoking cessation  
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Sympathomimetic   Adrenergic drug that mimics the action of the sympathetic nervous system  
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Xanthines   Medications that indirectly increase the chemical that causes bronchodilation; also respiratory stimulant to increase the ventilatory drive  
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