The first line therapy during acute asthmatic exacerbations to reverse airway obstruction are bronchodilators which work by relaxing airway smooth muscle. The following article describes new classes of potential bronchodilators which have the potential to be used alone or in combination with existing bronchodilators to reverse acute airway obstruction in the future. Bronchodilators are a medication that is used to relax and expand the bronchial muscles.
By relaxing these muscles, the airways become wider, which helps to improve airflow through the lungs, making breathing easier for patients. Only three categories of bronchodilators exist in clinical practice namely: Adrenergic agonists Anticholinergics Methylxanthines Each of these categories has specific drugs dating back to the early 20th century, raising the question of whether or not we can find better bronchodilators. While…
