title: Drug-induced bronchospasm.
abstract: The major categories of medications known to induce bronchospasm or cough, including beta-blockers, cholinesterase inhibitors, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, and inhalational agents are reviewed. The anatomy and physiology of the human airway relevant to this topic are discussed as well.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pulmonary Disease, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio.
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Meeker
authors.forename: H P
authors.initials: HP
authors.lastname: Wiedemann
mesh_terms: D000336:Aerosols / Q000009:adverse effects; D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects; D001241:Aspirin / Q000009:adverse effects; D001980:Bronchi / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D001986:Bronchial Spasm / Q000139:chemically induced*; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity; D006801:Humans; D014132:Trachea / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D000336:Aerosols; D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; D001241:Aspirin