Factors influencing the initiation of biologic therapy in children with severe asthma: Results of the pediatric asthma noninvasive diagnostic approaches (PANDA) study.

Yoni E van DijkMilou A BrandsenSimone HashimotoNiels W RutjesKornel GolebskiFrederique VermeulenSuzanne W J Terheggen-LagroBart E van EwijkAnke-Hilse Maitland-van der ZeeSusanne J H Vijverberg

Published in: Pediatric pulmonology (2024)

We identified multiple drivers and inhibitors for initiating biologics, and showed the clinical need for biologics in severe pediatric asthmatics suffering from steroid toxicity. These findings may help refine asthma management guidelines.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
allergic rhinitis
rheumatoid arthritis
young adults
early onset
clinical practice
replacement therapy