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It make good sense to breathe the medication directly into the airways of the lungs, as this is where the problem lies. However, many younger children are unable to use the inhaler devices corrrectly, even with the special spacer devices.

Fortunately a new and effective non-steroid oral asthma treatment in tablet (chewable) known as Singulair is now available. This does away with the need to use inhaled anti-inflammatory medication in the majority of young children with mild to moderate asthma. - Reviewed by Prof Eugene Weinberg, paediatrician.

National Asthma Education Programme (NAEP)
Allergy Society of South Africa (ALLSA)
 

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