The Cholinergic System and Asthma
The cholinergic system in the autonomic nerves plays a big role in the autonomic nervous system, and asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The anticholinergic medication has been used in nebulization for more than ten years to treat exacerbation of asthma. Also, the cholinergic nervous system plays a role in reflux and nasal drip—both of those cause exacerbation of asthma as a secondary cause. The lungs have a secondary exacerbation caused by reflux or nasal inflammation. The cholinergic system is responsible for this mechanism. The lungs have both fixed parasympathetic nerves attached to the nervous system and free-floating cholinergic chemicals that also can cause asthma.
The pharmaceutical industry brought initially brought to the market tiotropium bromide to be added to medications like Symbicort and Advair inhaler. Recently, Trelegy inhaler was approved for both asthma and COPD. New medication Breztri may be approved next year for asthma in addition to COPD. The anticholinergic medication helps with cough and excess mucous production.
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