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Medical Therapy

Beta 2 Agonists

Beta 2 adrenergic agonists are recommended for bronchospasm.

Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptor Antagonist

Since the neurotransmitter, acetylcholine, is known to decrease sympathetic response by slowing the heart rate and constricting the smooth muscle tissue; ongoing research and successful clinical trials have shown that agents such as diphenhydramine, atropine and Ipratropium bromide are known to be effective for treating asthma and COPD-related symptoms.

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