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Respiratory Drugs

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Inhaled Steroids exert anti-inflammatory actions to reduce inflammation in the airways
Short Acting Beta Agonist Activate beta 2 receptors in the lung, leading to relaxation of the bronchial smooth muscle in turn leading to bronchodilation and an increase in bronchial airflow
Long Acting Beta Agonist Activate beta 2 receptors in the lung, leading to relaxation of the bronchial smooth muscle in turn leading to bronchodilation and an increase in bronchial airflow
Inhaled Anticholinergic block the effects of acetylcholine leading to bronchial smooth muscle relaxation
Methylxanthines relax the smooth muscle of the bronchial airways and pulmonary blood vessels
Leukotreine Receptor Agonist inhibit the effects of leukotrienes to reduce bronchial smooth muscle contraction airway edema and mucous formation
Phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor inhibits the enzyme PDE4 an effect that is thought to reduce inflammation
Anti- IgE Antibody blocks the inflammatory effects of IgE
Mast Cell Stabilizer inhibits degranulation of mast cells of the immune system, preventing the release of histamine and inhibiting inflammation
Mucolytic Agent reduces the viscosity of mucous secreted in the lungs and aids in the removal of these secretions through coughing and or drainage
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