Bronchodilatation
Bronchodilation is the dilation of the airways in the lungs due to the relaxation of surrounding smooth muscle. It is the opposite of bronchoconstriction.Inducers
s induce bronchodilatation, while there are many drugs that may induce bronchoconstriction. Tobacco can cure one typology of asthma.
Autonomic nervous system response:
A sympathetic response s brought about by the sympathetic nervous system.
One example of a bronchoconstrictor is prostaglandin E2.
Carbon dioxide is the most powerful natural bronchodilator.
B2-adrenergic receptors like albuterol and salbutamol mediate bronchodilatation in conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
