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Chapter 19

Lower Respiratory Disorders

Asthma: Pathogenesis and Management
Asthma: Pathogenesis and Management
Asthma, a chronic respiratory condition, entails airway inflammation, hyper-reactivity, and reversible obstruction of the airways. It is categorized as ...
Antiasthma Drugs: &#946;<sub>2</sub>-Adrenoceptor Agonists
Antiasthma Drugs: β2-Adrenoceptor Agonists
Bronchodilators play a pivotal role in asthma management. They ease airway constriction by relaxing bronchial muscles. One class of bronchodilators ...
Antiasthma Drugs: Methylxanthines
Antiasthma Drugs: Methylxanthines
Methylxanthines, such as theophylline, act as bronchodilators to manage asthma. Theophylline's exact mechanism of action is complex, potentially ...
Antiasthma Drugs: Leukotriene Modifiers
Antiasthma Drugs: Leukotriene Modifiers
Leukotriene modifiers, or cysteinyl leukotriene receptor antagonists, effectively manage chronic asthma by targeting inflammatory mediators produced ...
Antiasthma Drugs:  Muscarinic Receptor Antagonists
Antiasthma Drugs: Muscarinic Receptor Antagonists
Muscarinic receptor antagonists, or antimuscarinic agents, are a class of bronchodilators used for asthma treatment. They inhibit the action of ...
Antiasthma Drugs: Inhaled Corticosteroids and Glucocorticoids
Antiasthma Drugs: Inhaled Corticosteroids and Glucocorticoids
Inhaled corticosteroids, or ICS, are potent anti-inflammatory drugs pivotal in asthma management. They precisely target the bronchial mucosa to control ...
Antiasthma Drugs: Mast Cell Stabilizers and Anti-IgE Drugs
Antiasthma Drugs: Mast Cell Stabilizers and Anti-IgE Drugs
Anti-inflammatory drugs such as mast cell stabilizers and anti-IgE drugs play a crucial role in asthma management. Mast cell stabilizers, such as ...
COPD: Pathogenesis and Clinical Features
COPD: Pathogenesis and Clinical Features
COPD, short for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a progressive lung disease that primarily affects the airways, leading to the gradual loss of ...
COPD: Management Using Bronchodilators and Corticosteroids
COPD: Management Using Bronchodilators and Corticosteroids
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, encompasses progressive lung conditions, including chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma. Its symptoms ...
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