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Salamol
A brand name for the drug, Salbutamol.

Salbulin
A brand name for the drug, Salbutamol.

Salbutamol
A sympathomimetic bronchodilator that relaxes the muscle surrounding the bronchioles.

Salmeterol
A sympathomimetic bronchodilator that relaxes the muscle surrounding the bronchioles. Longer acting than Salbutamol.

Seretide
Brand name for a compound preparation of Serevent and Flixotide drugs.

Serevent
A brand name for the drug, Salmeterol.

Sinusitis
Inflammation of the sinus.

Sodium Cromoglycate
An anti-allergy drug.

Spacers
A large plastic container with a mouthpiece which is attached to an aerosol inhaler. Used to get a greater proportion of the inhaled steroid directly into the lungs where it is needed.

Steroids
Hormones.

Sympathomimetic bronchodilators
A group of bronchodilator drugs that enhance the action of neurotransmitters that encourage muscle relaxation.

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