Simple English explanation with example
- Reduces swelling in the lungs and opens the airways
- Helps prevent breathing symptoms and flare-ups
- Used for asthma and COPD
- Contains a preventer and a long-acting reliever
- Like calming the lungs while keeping tubes more open
Scientific explanation
- Contains budesonide and formoterol
- Budesonide suppresses airway inflammation via corticosteroid effects
- Formoterol stimulates beta2 receptors to produce bronchodilation
- Improves symptom control and reduces exacerbations
- Used for maintenance and, in some regimens, reliever therapy