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Barrett’s esophagus
Barrett’s esophagus is a disorder in which the lining of the esophagus (the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach) is damaged by stomach acid that leaks back up during digestion. This leakage of acid is commonly known as "heartburn."

Beta-agonists
Beta-agonists are a type of inhaled medication known as bronchodilators. They dilate (open up) the bronchioles, the air passages in the lungs, during an asthma attack. They act by relaxing the muscles around the airways that have tightened up.

Bronchodilators
Bronchodilators are inhaled medications that dilate (open) the passages in the bronchioles of the lungs, allowing unobstructed passage of air. They’re used to reduce symptoms of wheezing during an asthma attack.


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