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ASTHMA – PREVENTING ASTHMA
15 May 2009
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Sodium cromoglycate is a chemical used in preventing rather than treating acute attacks. This is a powder in a capsule.
By means of a spinhaler, the powder is inhaled into the lungs regularly three or four times a day and appears to prevent the mast cell from breaking down and releasing the broncho-constricting chemicals.
It is of most use in allergic asthma and that asthma brought on by exertion.
They often overcome this disadvantage by using cromoglycate or by inhaling a bronchodilator drug before taking the exercise and this may prevent any wheeze.
Swimming seems to be the best exercise for asthmatics and of all forms of exercise, to provoke the least asthma.
Most asthmatics or parents need to understand the disease and how best to treat it. In most cases, acute attacks can be managed by the patient himself. If the attack is severe, persistent or recurs frequently, the doctor will need to see the patient.
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