Inhalers containing bronchodilators relax airway smooth muscles, causing bronchodilation, which increases airflow, reduces resistance, and relieves shortness of breath in asthma or COPD. #Asthma #COPD #COPDawareness #inhaler #shortnessofbreath #vasoconstriction #Vasodilation | Dr Shahbaz Akhtar

SABAs vs. LABAs 🫁💨 Both medications are bronchodilators, meaning they DILATE (widen) the airways. They both allow for better airflow and management of asthma, COPD, and other respiratory conditions. ❓So what’s the difference? SABAs: ✅Short-acting 🚨Best for quick relief (rescue inhalers) 🌀Can cause dizziness, lightheadedness, tachycardia, or jitteriness (be sure to educate your patients on this!) LABAs: ✅Long-acting 📈Best for long-term management of airway conditions Get The Complete Nursing