Video - Pulmonary corticosteroids and mast cell inhibitors

Pulmonary corticosteroids and mast cell inhibitors are medications used to treat certain lung disorders. Corticosteroids are a class of drugs that reduce inflammation and swelling in the lungs, making it easier to breathe. They are often used to treat conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and certain types of lung infections. Mast cell inhibitors, also known as mast cell stabilizers, are a class of drugs that prevent the release of inflammatory mediators from mast cells in the lungs. They are often used to prevent symptoms of asthma and allergic rhinitis. They are less potent than corticosteroids but are generally well-tolerated with fewer side effects.