beta-antagonists

Need to know at least 2  types of beta-atagonists,  bronchodilators,  anticholinergics,  corticosteroids,  expectorants/decongestants,  mucolytics,  antihistamines,  sedative/analgesic combinations-  medication you get for respiratory disorders

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Hello

Beta2-agonists are bronchodilaters.  There are long acting broncho dilaters like serevent (and a few others as found in Advair, Symbicort and Dulera) and short acting ones like albuterol.  There are about three different forms of albuterol - pributerol (Maxair), albuterol (ProAir and Proventil), and levalbuterol (Xopenex).  Other broncho diliaters include caffeine, theophyline, anticholinergics like atrovent and spireva.

Corticosteroids check the ingredients of Advair, Symbicort and Dulera.  Those are combination medications with both long-acting broncho dilaters and corticosteroids.  They typically end with the suffix -sone.

The best expectorant is guaifenesen as found in Mucinex.  There really are only two decongestants in the US - pseudoephedrine (sp) and phenyephedrine.

There are a multitude of antihistamines.  The best OTC is Zyrtec.

Sedatives can cause breathing difficulty so those should be avoided and taken only under a doctor's supervision.  Analgesics (medicines for pain and fever relief) are another tricky topic.  The main line ones - acetomenophin, ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin - can all cause breathing issues as well.  I react to the NSAIDS - everythinge except acetomenophin.  The current US recommendation is that asthmatics not take acetomenophen as it can trigger asthma and is thought to cause asthma in children.  About ten years ago it was just the opposite being said - NSAIDS trigger asthma.  So take your pick.  Whichever works for you is what you should take.

Most of the types of medicines you asked about are only available by prescription in the US.

The most helpful thing is a sinus rinse.  You can get bottles at just about any pharmacy.  Drinking LOTS of water is very good as well.

Take care and I hope you get to feeling better.