Bronchodilator (Noun)
Meaning
A drug that relaxes and dilates the bronchial passageways and improves the passages of air into the lungs.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a bronchodilator to help alleviate the patient's asthma symptoms and improve her ability to breathe.
- Inhaling a bronchodilator before exercise helps to prevent bronchospasms and makes it easier for people with asthma to engage in physical activity.
- The emergency room physician administered a bronchodilator to the patient who was struggling to catch his breath after a severe asthma attack.
- Long-term use of a bronchodilator can help to control chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms and improve overall lung function.
- The new inhaler device makes it easier to deliver the bronchodilator medication directly to the lungs, providing faster and more effective relief for people with respiratory conditions.