title: Drug therapy of respiratory disorders.
abstract: The emphasis of this article is on the clinical application of drugs in therapy for treatment of disorders of the lower respiratory tract. Medications discussed include those used to enhance clearance of secretions and those employed to prevent and/or alleviate bronchoconstriction. Antimicrobial agents and respiratory stimulants are briefly mentioned.
mesh_terms: D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005100:Expectorants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006736:Horses; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary
chemical_list: D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents; D005100:Expectorants