albuterol
Rescue inhaler medication
Albuterol is a medication that relaxes the muscles around airways, making breathing easier.
It's the standard rescue inhaler for asthma attacks and other breathing emergencies: She keeps her albuterol inhaler in her purse.
Also used in nebulizers for more severe respiratory distress.
Known as salbutamol outside the United States.
Whistling labored breath
- bronchospasmInvoluntary narrowing of airways
- attackAggressive act against another
- flare-upSudden recurrence of symptoms
- triggerWhat initiates action
exercise-induced · rescue · tightness · shortness of breath · allergen · inflammation · cough · pollen
Fish that expands when threatened
- spacerDevice maintaining separation
- aerosolMist in gas
- handheldDesigned for palm use
- portableAble to be carried
salbutamol · canister · actuator · priming · coordination · dry powder
Respiratory chest organs
- pulmonaryOf the lungs
- airwaysRespiratory or flight paths
- bronchiMain lung air passages
- breathingPulmonary gas exchange
oxygenation · ventilation · respiration · dyspnea · breathlessness · wheezing · COPD · emphysema
Adrenergic receptor stimulant
- reliefEasing of distress
- airflowMovement of atmosphere
- bronchiolesSmallest respiratory passages
- short-actingLimited duration of effect
onset · duration · tachycardia · tremor · side effect · tolerance · rebound · overuse
Therapeutic vapor creation
- mistFine airborne moisture
- compressorPressure-increasing mechanical device
- maskFace-worn concealment
- mouthpieceOne who speaks officially
solution · vial · treatment · respiratory therapy · pediatric · hospital · continuous · intermittent
wheeze
Whistling labored breath
- bronchospasmInvoluntary narrowing of airways
- attackAggressive act against another
- flare-upSudden recurrence of symptoms
trigger · exercise-induced · rescue · tightness · shortness of breath · allergen · inflammation · cough · pollen · dust
puffer
Fish that expands when threatened
portable · salbutamol · canister · actuator · priming · coordination · dry powder
lungs
Respiratory chest organs
breathing · oxygenation · ventilation · respiration · dyspnea · breathlessness · wheezing · COPD · emphysema · chronic bronchitis
beta-agonist
Adrenergic receptor stimulant
- reliefEasing of distress
- airflowMovement of atmosphere
- bronchiolesSmallest respiratory passages
short-acting · onset · duration · tachycardia · tremor · side effect · tolerance · rebound · overuse
nebulization
Therapeutic vapor creation
- mistFine airborne moisture
- compressorPressure-increasing mechanical device
- maskFace-worn concealment
mouthpiece · solution · vial · treatment · respiratory therapy · pediatric · hospital · continuous · intermittent · jet nebulizer
- Lungslungs, lung, bronchi, bronchus, alveoli
- Medicinespill, tablet, aspirin, tablets, penicillin
- drugsibuprofen, marijuana, aspirin, meth, cocaine
- pharmaceuticalsanalgesics, medicines, anesthetics, pills, acetaminophen
- asthmainhaler, wheeze, wheezing, asthma attack, airways
- asthma careinhaler, nebulizer, spacer, corticosteroid, steroid inhaler
albuterolbronchoconstrictor
Agent narrowing lung passages
beta-blocker · histamine · beta-blockers · metoprolol · atenolol