Which of the following conditions can best be treated by the antiallergy drug cromolyn (Nal-crom)?
a. Acute bronchospasm
b. Acute asthma attack
c. Status asthmaticus
d. Mild persistent asthma
ANS: D
Antiallergy drugs (previously known as mast cell stabilizers) are approved only for asthma prophylaxis; they allow for reduced dosages of corticosteroids and bronchodilators. These drugs are effective for patients with mild persistent asthma, including allergic asthma and asthma in-duced by exercise, cold air, and sulfur dioxide.
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