Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Cromolyn sodium.

I L Bernstein

    Chest
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Cromolyn sodium effectively manages asthma by inhibiting mediator release and reducing bronchial hyperreactivity. Its comparable efficacy to theophylline warrants reconsideration as a primary asthma treatment.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    The immune profile of human seminal plasma.

    Immunology today·2014
    Same author

    Respiratory allergy: Clinical aspects.

    Toxicology in vitro : an international journal published in association with BIBRA·2010
    Same author

    How does auranofin compare with methotrexate and cyclosporin as a corticosteroid-sparing agent in severe asthma?

    BioDrugs : clinical immunotherapeutics, biopharmaceuticals and gene therapy·2007
    Same author

    Allergenicity of cry9c: an unresolved issue.

    The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology·2001
    Same author

    Dopamine mediation of the feeding response to violations of spatial and temporal expectancies.

    Behavioural brain research·2001
    Same author

    NaCl preference increases during pregnancy and lactation: assessment using brief access tests.

    Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior·2001
    Same journal

    The effect of a two-day stay at high altitude (2500 m) on right ventricular afterload and oxygen delivery in patients with pulmonary vascular disease A randomized controlled crossover trial.

    Chest·2026
    Same journal

    A Comparative Study of Radiation Exposure in Conventional and Robotic Bronchoscopy.

    Chest·2026
    Same journal

    Independent Prognostic Contributions of Anti-Ro52 and Anti-MDA5 in Autoimmune-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease.

    Chest·2026
    Same journal

    Lung aeration and gas exchange in SGA or AGA infants with moderate-severe BPD: secondary analysis of the PATH-BPD study.

    Chest·2026
    Same journal

    Lung Cancer Incidence and Mortality after Negative Low-Dose CT Screening Results.

    Chest·2026
    Same journal

    Symptom prevalence and impact on lung cancer risk in the SUMMIT study.

    Chest·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacology
    • Respiratory Medicine
    • Allergy and Immunology

    Background:

    • Asthma management traditionally relies on various pharmacologic agents.
    • Cromolyn sodium is recognized for its ability to inhibit inflammatory mediator release.
    • Understanding its full therapeutic potential in diverse asthma presentations is ongoing.

    Observation:

    • Cromolyn sodium demonstrates efficacy in mitigating reflex-mediated asthma.
    • It addresses nonspecific bronchial hyperreactivity and diurnal variations in bronchial lability.
    • A nebulized aqueous solution enhances its delivery and accessibility.

    Findings:

    • Cromolyn sodium exhibits prophylactic properties beneficial for asthma control.
    • Clinical reports suggest its effectiveness is comparable to theophylline.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • It offers a valuable option for managing complex asthma symptoms.

    • Implications:

    • Cromolyn sodium's unique properties support its role beyond initial asthma treatment.
    • Its efficacy and delivery system suggest it should be reconsidered as a first-line antiasthmatic therapy in the United States.
    • Further clinical evaluation may solidify its position in asthma pharmacopeia.