A 17-year-old high school wrestler comes in for his regularly scheduled appointment for asthma. He reports no acute problems now with wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or tightness in his chest
Which medication might he be a candidate for prophylactic treatment?
a.
Theochron
b.
Sus-Phrine
c.
Cromolyn sodium
d.
Proventil
ANS: C
Cromolyn sodium is used for prophylaxis in treating asthma. It works by slowing down the destruction of sensitized mast cells and inhaled specific antigens.
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