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Glossary: Bronchospasm
 


Definition
Sudden involuntary contraction of the smooth muscles surrounding the bronchial tubes.

Topics Related To Bronchospasm
Post-Nasal DripRelated Topic
"...This drip can in turn be responsible for the development of a secondary cough due to irritation of the larynx, and bronchospasm in asthmatic individuals..."

Sulfite Sensitivity

The Condition
"...Signs & Symptoms Asthma, nasal and sinus congestion, rhinitis, postnasal drip, frontal headache and bronchospasm can be triggered by sulfites..."

Recommendation Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)
"...In one study the oxidative action of vitamin B12 was able to block a sulfite-induced bronchospasm in 4 out of 5 asthmatic children..."

Zeolites

As A Treatment
"...Asthmatic patients are exposed to pollen, dust, molds, air polluted by chemicals and smog -- all of which may initiate bronchospasm (wheezing)..."





Last updated: Oct 26, 2007


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