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Anticholinergics for Cystic Fibrosis
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Ipratropium helps keep the tubes in the lungs (bronchial tubes) from narrowing.
Anticholinergics begin to work within 15 minutes. They work best after 1 to 2 hours, usually last 3 to 4 hours, and sometimes last up to 6 hours. Anticholinergic medicines can be taken by using an Reference inhaler Opens New Window or a Reference nebulizer Opens New Window.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: May 14, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference John Pope, MD - Pediatrics
Reference Susanna McColley, MD - Pediatric Pulmonology |
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