Biologic therapies for asthma.
2010Current opinion in pulmonary medicine
Gruenberg D, Busse W
Plain English
This research looks at new treatments for asthma, specifically biologic therapies that modify the immune system. Among these treatments, omalizumab, which targets immunoglobulin E, and anti-interleukin-5 therapies have shown strong evidence of effectiveness. These treatments are particularly helpful for patients with severe asthma who don't respond well to traditional medications, but finding the right treatment may require identifying specific characteristics of each patient's condition.
Who this helps: This benefits patients with severe asthma and their doctors.