Antisickling activity of sodium cromoglicate in sickle-cell disease

Authors
Toppet, M Fall, ABK Ferster, A Fondu, P Melot, H Vanhaelen-Fastre, R Vanhaelen, M
Citation
M. Toppet et al., Antisickling activity of sodium cromoglicate in sickle-cell disease, LANCET, 356(9226), 2000, pp. 309-309
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine","Medical Research General Topics
Journal title
LANCET
ISSN journal
01406736 → ACNP
Volume
356
Issue
9226
Year of publication
2000
Pages
309 - 309
Database
ISI
SICI code
0140-6736(20000722)356:9226<309:AAOSCI>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
Two groups of patients with sickle-cell disease were given a single dose of sodium cromoglicate by inhalation or nasal route. The striking decrease in sickle cells after treatment by both routes lends support to the role of s odium cromoglicate in sickle-cell disease treatment.