1. Medications that relax the muscles in the airways of the lungs, making it easier to breathe; used to treat asthma, COPD, and other respiratory conditions.
Usage: Medical/pharmaceutical term; Usually used in plural form; Common in clinical and patient education contexts

Examples

• The doctor prescribed bronchodilators to help open her airways during asthma attacks.
• Bronchodilators are often the first-line treatment for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
• He uses a rescue inhaler containing bronchodilators when he experiences shortness of breath.
• Long-acting bronchodilators are designed to provide relief throughout the day.
• The patient's symptoms improved significantly after starting bronchodilators.