Also see Principles of Therapy for Respiratory Disease in Animals Principles of Therapy for Respiratory Disease in Animals Also see Systemic Pharmacotherapeutics of the Respiratory System. Respiratory disease is often characterized by abnormal production of secretions and exudates and by a reduced ability to remove... read more .
Drugs used to treat respiratory tract diseases fall into several categories: antitussives, bronchodilators, anti-inflammatories, expectorants, decongestants, and respiratory stimulants. In addition, antimicrobials and antifungals are important in the therapy of many respiratory diseases.
