Prevention of non-specific bronchial hyperreactivity. Dose-dependent effect of sodium cromoglycate metered dose aerosol

Allergol Immunopathol (Madr). 1988 Mar-Apr;16(2):77-80.

Abstract

The protective effect of different doses of sodium cromoglycate (4 mg, 12 mg and 20 mg) given as pressurized aerosol on fog-induced bronchoconstriction were investigated in three different groups of asthmatic patients. Premedication with the active drug was compared versus absence of premedication. The authors discuss their results by a statistical analysis of the FEV1 variations. Sodium cromoglycate effectively prevents fog-induced bronchoconstriction with a clear dose-dependent effect.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aerosols
  • Aged
  • Asthma / complications
  • Bronchial Provocation Tests
  • Bronchial Spasm / etiology
  • Bronchial Spasm / prevention & control*
  • Cromolyn Sodium / administration & dosage
  • Cromolyn Sodium / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Forced Expiratory Volume
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Aerosols
  • Cromolyn Sodium