Bronchodilation
Bronchodilation
Bronchodilation (pronounced: bron-ko-dil-a-tion) is a physiological process that involves the expansion or widening of the bronchial tubes in the lungs. This process is crucial for the proper functioning of the respiratory system as it allows for increased airflow to the lungs.
Etymology
The term "Bronchodilation" is derived from the Greek words "bronchos" meaning windpipe and "dilation" from the Latin "dilatare" meaning to enlarge or expand.
Process
Bronchodilation occurs naturally in response to exercise, stress, and other stimuli. It can also be induced medically through the use of bronchodilators, which are medications designed to relax and widen the bronchial tubes. These medications are commonly used in the treatment of respiratory conditions such as Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Related Terms
- Bronchoconstriction: The opposite of bronchodilation, bronchoconstriction is the narrowing of the bronchial tubes.
- Bronchodilators: Medications used to induce bronchodilation.
- Bronchus: The main passageway into the lungs, which bronchodilation and bronchoconstriction affect.
- Alveoli: Tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs.
- Respiratory System: The group of organs and tissues that allow us to breathe, including the bronchial tubes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bronchodilation
- Wikipedia's article - Bronchodilation
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