Theophylline (Aminophylline, Deriphyllin, Theolong, Theomac) Some heavy smokers may require as much as one and a half to two time the maintenance dose of theophylline. It may take six months to three years to return to normal after smoking is stopped. Propranolol (Inderal Corbeta), Metoprolol (Metolar, Betaloc)
Bronchial asthma is characterised by chronic inflammation of the bronchial tubes resulting in narrowing of the airways. Any kind of inhaled stimulus, such as air pollutants, strong odours, tobacco smoke, etc can trigger coughing and wheezing. |