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What is a Bronchodilator?

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Updated July 04, 2009

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Question: What is a Bronchodilator?
Answer: A bronchodilator is a common medication used in the treatment of COPD. It works by relaxing and expanding the airways making it easier to breath.

Bronchodilators are the preferred method of treatment for relief of acute symptoms of COPD and also help to prevent spasms of the lungs due to exercise.

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