GENERIC NAME: ipratropium bromide inhaler. BRAND NAME: Atrovent HFA, Atrovent. DISCONTINUED BRANDS: Atrovent. DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Ipratropium bromide is a bronchodilator that dilates (enlarges) airways (bronchi) in the lungs. It is used in treating, symptoms of asthma, colds, allergies, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) due to emphysema or chronic bronchitis.
What Is Aeronautics? Aeronautics is the science that underlies the study, design, and manufacture of airplanes or other aviation vehicles. Aeronautics also includes research into methods for aircraft operation within the earth's atmosphere. Aeronautical engineers apply principles and concepts of engineering to create new aircraft containing the most current and sophisticated technologies.
Skin (aeronautics) The skin of an aircraft is the outer surface which covers much of its wings and fuselage. The most commonly used materials are aluminum and alloys of aluminum with other metals, including zinc, magnesium and copper.