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Aminophylline treats lung diseases that cause breathing problems, such as asthma, bronchitis and emphysema. Like other bronchodilators, aminophylline works by relaxing and opening up the bronchial tubes, the air passages in the lungs, to alleviate wheezing and shortness of breath. It is administered as an intravenous infusion in a hospital setting.
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