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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Cromolyn

Studies suggest inhaled steroids work better than cromolyn in controlling asthma

October 02, 2008
Doctors at The Cochrane Collaboration, an organization that evaluates medical trials, have found that patients who use inhaled steroids (Beclovent, Pulmicort, and Flovent) had an average of three fewer major asthma flare-ups per year than those who used inhaled cromolyn (Intal). Steroid patients also used their "rescue" inhalers less and scored significantly higher on lung-function tests. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Tips for Dealing with Eye Allergies
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...antihistamine drops; mast cell stabilizer drops such as cromolyn , nedocromil and lodoxamide;... Read more »

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5 Common Types of Asthma Meds & Why You Should Use Them As Prescribed
By Rick Frea , Health Expert

...induced asthma. 4. Anti-inflammatory agents:  (Cromolyn and Tilade) This is a classic asthma... Read more »

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Which Asthma Medication Is Best?
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

...tightening and mucus typical of asthma. Examples include cromolyn sodium and nedocromil. The... Read more »

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Understanding Black Box Warnings for Asthma Medicines
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

Some of the most effective asthma medicines are inhaled steroids, and the downside to this is that... Read more »

Health Guide

Vernal conjunctivitis
...over the eyes) may be soothing. Topical corticosteroids may be prescribed to reduce the inflammation. Cromolyn sodium or antihistamine drops may also be prescribed. Support Groups ... Read more »
Allergic rhinitis
...helpful in reducing symptoms such as nasal congestion, but they should not be used for long periods. Cromolyn sodium is a nasal spray (Nasalcrom) for treating hay fever. Eye drop versions of... Read more »
Allergy to mold: dander - dust
...helpful in reducing symptoms such as nasal congestion, but should not be used for long periods. Cromolyn sodium is available as a nasal spray (Nasalcrom) for treating hay fever. Eye drop... Read more »
Allergic Rhinitis: Corticosteroids
...injury in the nose should not take these drugs until the disease or wound has been treated and cured.CromolynCromolyn serves as both an anti-inflammatory drug and a specific blocker for allergens.... Read more »
Asthma In Infants
...breathing easier. "Long term control" medications such as corticosteroids (Prelone, Pediapred) or cromolyn sodium (Intal) help keep asthma symptoms at a minimum. Most people with asthma,... Read more »

Medications

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This medication is used to prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. It... Read more »

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......use of other asthma drugs (e.g., corticosteroids). Cromolyn belongs to a class of medications... Read more »

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This medication is used to prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. It... Read more »

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This medication is used to prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. It... Read more »

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