Respiratory stimulants  When used

 Caffeine
 Theophylline – (butiki)
 Carbon dioxide inhalations
Bronchodilators
 Relax smooth muscles of bronchial tree
– relieve bronchospasm
- Increase vital capacity of lungs (to expand and to recoil)
Uses
- Acute respiratory conditions (asthma)
- COPD (emphysema)
 Sympathomimetics (adrenergics)
- Metered dose inhalers
- Breath-actuated inhales
 Parasympatholytics (anticholinergics)
 Xanthines
 Patient Education
Corticosteroids (acts as an antihistamine such as asthma)
- Should be given at equal time
- Tapering (gradual slowly administered steroids)
Asthma Prophylaxis (making an action to prevent occurring of a
disease)
 Anti-leukocytes
 Cromolyn
 Patient education
Mucolytics and Expectorants
 Mucolytics
- Liquefy pulmonary secretions
 Expectorants
- Increase secretions, reduce viscosity, and expel
sputum
 Adequate fluid intake (8-12 glasses)
Antitussives
 Prevent coughing