presentation on bronchodilators ^J Rizzanah kayombo.pdf

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1. BRONCHODILATORS
A TYPE OF DRUG
RIZZANAH KAYOMBO

2. DEFINITION
•Bronchodilator is a type of medication that helps relax the muscles in the airways (bronchial tubes) and
improves breathing.
•It is used to treat respiratory conditions
•They’re often used to treat long term conditions where the airways may become narrow and inflamed

3. BRONCHODILATORS

4. THERE ARE TWO MAIN TYPES OF BRONCHODILATOR
1.short-acting bronchodilators
•These provide quick relief for sudden symptom
•Work within 5-15 minutes
2 . Long –acting bronchodilators
•These are used for regular maintenance
•Providing relief for 12 hours or more.

5. EXAMPLES OF BRONCHODILATORS
•Albuterol (Ventolin,proair)
•Salmeterol(serevent)
•Formoterol(foradil)
•Tiotropium(spiriva)
•Ipratropium (atrovent)

7. BRONCHODILATOR WORK BY
•Relaxing the airway muscles
•Increasing airway diameter
•Improving lung function
•Reducing shortness of breath
•Relieving wheezing and coughing

8. BRONCHODILATORS IS USED TO TREAT RESPIRATORY
CONDITIONS SUCH AS;
•Asthma
•Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
•Emphysema
•Bronchitis
•Cystic fibrosis

9. CONTINUATION …….
•Asthma:acommon lung condition caused by inflammation of the airways
•Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: is a progressive lung disease that makes it harder to breathe
•Emphysema:Isa type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease that damages the air sacs (alveoli) in the
lungs making it difficult to breath
•Bronchitis:isan inflammation of the bronchial tubes (the air way that leads to the lungs
•Cystic fibrosis:isa genetic disorder that affects the respiratory, digestive and reproductive systems.

12. CAUSES
•Smoking
•Air pollution
•Exposure to dust and chemicals
•Respiratory infections such as flue
•Genetic mutation (cystic fibrosis)

13. GENERAL SYMPTOMS
•Shortness of breath
•Wheezing (a high pitched whistling sound when breathing out)
•Coughing (often worse at night)
•Chest tightness
•blues lips or fingers (Emphysema and COPD)
•Quick shallow breathing

14. CONCLUSION
•In conclusion, bronchodilators are a crucial medication used for management of respiratory condition
such as asthma, bronchitis and COPD
•They work by relaxing airway muscles, increasing airway diameter and improving lung function
•This enable individual to breath more easily and reduce symptoms like wheezing,coughing and
shortness of breath.