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adrenergic (sympathomimetic) Bronchodilators
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Adrenergic Bronchodilators | An agent that stimulates sympathetic nervous fibers, which allow relaxation of smoth muscle in the airway. |
| Adrenergic Broncholiator also known as | sympathomimetic broncholdilator or B2 agonist |
| Asthma Paradox | Refers to increasing incedence of asthma morbidity, and especially asthma mortality |
| bronchspasm | narrowing of bronchial airways, caused by contraction of smooth muscle |