Diseases
bronchospasms
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Overview
Bronchospasms happen when the muscles that line your bronchi (airways in your lungs) tighten. This results in wheezing, coughing, and other symptoms. Many things can cause bronchospasm, including asthma, and it's usually managed with bronchodilators.
Symptoms
- tightness in your chest.
- shortness of breath.
- tiredness.
- wheezing.
- coughing.
Causes
- bacterial, viral or fungal infections of the lungs or airways.
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd).
- dust, pollen, pet dander and other allergens, or exercise (exercise-induced bronchospasm).
Risk factors
- most common in people with allergies, asthma and other lung conditions.
Diagnosis
- pulse oximetry.
- spirometry.
- lung volume assessment.
- lung diffusion capacity.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is bronchospasms?
Bronchospasms happen when the muscles that line your bronchi (airways in your lungs) tighten. This results in wheezing, coughing, and other symptoms. Many things can cause bronchospasm, including asthma, and it's usually managed with bronchodilators.
What are the symptoms of bronchospasms?
tightness in your chest., shortness of breath., tiredness., wheezing., coughing.
What causes bronchospasms?
bacterial, viral or fungal infections of the lungs or airways.; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd).; dust, pollen, pet dander and other allergens, or exercise (exercise-induced bronchospasm).
Which medicines are used for bronchospasms?
Isoproterenol, atropine, beclomethasone-salbutamol, levosalbutamol, montelukast, pirbuterol (discontinued), salbutamol, terbutaline, theophylline
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