The effect of frequent administration of sodium cromoglycate to asthmatic children who previously responded poorly.

Abstract

The effect of an increased frequency of administration of sodium cromoglycate (SCG) was studied in twenty‐four asthmatic children who had previously responded poorly to 3–4 capsules per day. Six out of seven children who were assessed clinically alone improved when their dose was raised to 6 capsules daily. When a diary score and bronchodilator consumption were recorded, the more frequent administration of SCG gave significantly better results in eleven of seventeen children. However, only five of the twelve children given peak flow meters to use twice daily at home showed objective improvement.