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Bronchodilators

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Updated March 10, 2011

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Definition:

Bronchodilators are medications that dilate constricted bronchial tubes to ease breathing. The bronchial muscle relaxes, allowing the bronchial tubes to widen.

For some patients, taking this medication may cause heartburn.

Pronunciation: brong-koh-dahy-ley-ters

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