Yes, Do Cholinergics Cause Bronchoconstriction? A Look at Medications and Pharmacology
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The parasympathetic nervous system plays a vital role in regulating airway tone, and its key neurotransmitter, acetylcholine, is a potent bronchoconstrictor. This confirms that, yes, cholinergics cause bronchoconstriction by triggering a specific chain of events that leads to the contraction of airway smooth muscle.
