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Inhibition of the immediate reaction to inhaled allergen in asthma by a IICH’compound S. P. HAYDI: (Birmingham)

A new compound, BW 59 C, with anti-allergic properties similar to sodium cromoglycate has been developed. It has the advantage of being well absorbed when given orally. It has previously been shown that sodium cromoglycate inhibits the reactions to inhaled antigen in asthma. In a study of 8 patients with asthma it was shown that a single oral dose of BW 59 C inhibited the immediate reaction to inhaled antigen. There were differences between the individual patients and details were discussed. An orally active drug of this type would have advantages over drugs given by inhalation in the presence of severe airways obstruction and for patients who find the technique of inhalation difficult.

ERRATA Volume

56, Number

1, March

1975.

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for this error.

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