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Caffeine could be good for asthma / wheezing

By Hicbd
Tue Feb 7 2023 10:36 am

"Caffeine has a variety of pharmacological effects; it is a weak bronchodilator and it also reduces respiratory muscle fatigue. It is chemically related to the drug theophylline which is used to treat asthma. It has been suggested that caffeine may reduce asthma symptoms and interest has been expressed in its potential role as an asthma treatment."

URL:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7053252/
https://www.cochrane.org/CD001112/AIRWAYS_the-effect-of-caffeine-in-people-with-asthma

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Medicine Medical / Health Research Caffeine Asthma Lung Care / Pulmonology / Respiratory

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