<unk> s are designed to deliver medication directly to the lungs through a person's own breathing. This may benefit a patient by providing medicines directly to areas of disease, allowing medication to take a greater effect on its intended target, and limit side effects of medications when administered locally.<unk> s are used in a variety of different medical conditions with diseases of the lungs and respiratory system being among the most common. Individuals with these diseases/conditions need medications designed to decrease airway inflammation and obstruction to allow for easier and comfortable breathing. Antibiotic medications have even been developed for<unk> s to allow for direct delivery to areas of infection within the lungs. Two of the most common conditions that warrant<unk>  therapy are asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Asthma Asthma is a condition of intermittent airway obstruction due to inflammatory processes in the lungs.<unk>  medications are used to calm down the inflammation present in the lungs and allow for relief of the airway obstruction. Common<unk>  medications used for treatment of asthma are bronchodilators such as salbutamol, corticosteroids, and salmeterol. These medications allow for patients to have relief of airway obstruction symptoms and reduced inflammation. If some people are unable to use<unk> s, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may be used, but with caution since they may cause immunological hypersensitivity to NSAIDs, resulting in respiratory-related symptoms such as bronchospasms, acute asthma exacerbation, and severe asthma morbidity. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) COPD is an obstructive lung disease due to long-term damage to the airways of the lungs. The long-term damage leads to the inability of the airways to open properly, causing airway obstruction.<unk>  medications allow patients to see improvement in symptoms and better function of daily living. Some commonly used<unk>  medications in patient's with COPD are ipratroprium, salmeterol, and corticosteroids.
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