Respiratory System

Pharmacotherapy of Bronchial Asthma

Introduction Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways, characterized by bronchial hyperresponsiveness, variable airflow obstruction, and repeated episodes of wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and dyspnea. This condition…

Tuberculosis and Its Treatment

Mycobacterium tuberculosis, also known as Koch’s bacillus, is a species of pathogenic bacteria that is the causative agent of tuberculosis. It…

Pharmacotherapy of Cough

Introduction Cough is a protective reflex integral to clearing the airways of irritants, secretions, and foreign matter. Without a properly functioning cough mechanism, the…