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Asthma Treatment in Kids
Cromolyn sodium (Intal) is an inhaled medication that helps prevent asthma symptoms by stopping certain areas of the body from releasing histamine and other chemicals that cause inflammation. Although very safe, to be most effective, it must be taken several times each day and for several weeks before exposure to a trigger.
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