| abstract |
Methods of the prophylaxis of the development of allergy in a patient at risk of sensitization to an antigen(s) or allergen(s) due to impaired gastrointestinal functions include administering a mast cell inhibitor, e.g., ketotifen, e.g., ketotifen fumarate. Methods for prophylactically treating, reducing, delaying or controlling gastrointestinal disorders include administering a mast cell stabilizer, e.g., ketotifen to a patient in need thereof. Pharmaceutical preparation, composition for use in methods described, are also disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of prophylaxis or treating gastrointestinal and esophageal inflammation, and methods for the prophylaxis of the development of additional allergies to a newly introduced substance in a patient with a preexisting allergy. Such methods include delivery of a mast cell stabilizer, e.g., ketotifen. Oral and topical administration are contemplated within the scope of the methods. |