“…After the successful introduction of sodium cromoglycate for the treatment of asthma, emphasis was placed on its apparent novel mechanism of action, the inhibition of inflammatory mediator release from mast cells [7]. This opened the flood gates for numerous SCGderivatives, many with oral efficacy and improved potency [7]. Steven et al performed a metanalysis and suggested for a considerable body of evidence favours SCG compared to placebo and, far from being ineffective, the drug appears to *Address correspondence to this author at the Wiwanitkit House, Bangkhae, Bangkok 10160, Thailand; E-mail: wviroj@yahoo.com be effective particularly in older children [8].…”