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Bronchodilator

BD
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

A medication that dilates the airways in the lungs making breathing easier.

Standard Abbreviation

BD

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  bd VARCHAR(100),  -- Bronchodilator
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  bd as bronchodilator
FROM claims;

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