Cromolyn Sentence Examples
Cromolyn also is taken regularly to prevent asthma attacks and may be used alone or with other asthma medicines.
Cromolyn is a common but not invariable first choice for children who have asthma.
Cromolyn may not be needed when attacks are mild and infrequent.
Except in patients whose conditions cannot be managed with cromolyn and brochodilators, corticosteroids should be reserved for emergency room use.
When used to prevent asthma attacks, cromolyn must be taken as directed every day.
Cromolyn sodium (Gastrocrom) has been used with some success but does not work in all cases.
Cromolyn sodium prevents the release of mast cell granules, thereby preventing release of histamine and the other chemicals contained in them.
Cromolyn sodium is so low in side effects that it is recommended for children as young as two years of age.
Cromolyn sodium is available in nasal sprays or via an inhaler.
Children with Pattern II EG may benefit from anti-inflammatory medications (for example, oral glucocorticoids or oral cromolyn) and specialized diet therapy, particularly in the case of food intolerance or allergy.
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