Asthma attacks might be prevented by patients that are using Cromolyn. The drug Cromolyn is one of the stabilizers used for patients that might asthma. There are many kinds of treatments given to patients that have asthma and this might be one of them but should not be the only one.

Cromolyn comes in a few forms listed below:

- Cromolyn nasal spray. This spray is also an over he counter medication. It is also used for treatment for patients that have allergies.

- Cromolyn inhalation that is only used for patients that have asthma.

- Cromolyn oral solution for patients that need treatment for mastocytosis.

- Cromolyn eyedrops

Side effects with Cromolyn include but not limited to:

- Cough
- Nausea
- Hoarseness
- Bad taste
- Problems with breathing
- Dryness
- Wheezing
- Tightness with the lungs
- Throat irritation
- Diarrhea
- Headache

When having any of these side effects the doctor should be notified right away so proper medical attention can be provided. If patients do not see any relief or if the asthma attacks continue then the doctor should also be notified because the dosage might need to be changed or another kind of treatment might need to take place.