bronchodilatore
Bronchodilator, or broncodilatatore in Italian, refers to drugs that dilate the bronchi by relaxing airway smooth muscle. They are central to the management of obstructive airway diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Most bronchodilators are inhaled, delivering medication directly to the lungs, though some are used orally or intravenously in severe cases.
The main classes include beta-2 adrenergic agonists, anticholinergics, methylxanthines, and phosphodiesterase inhibitors. Short-acting beta-2 agonists (SABA)
Administration is commonly via inhalation using metered-dose inhalers or dry powder inhalers, often with spacer devices;