Advancing Care in Severe Asthma: The Art of Switching Biologics.
Silvano DragonieriAndrea PortacciVitaliano Nicola QuarantaGiovanna Elisiana CarpagnanoPublished in: Advances in respiratory medicine (2024)
Biologics targeting IgE, IL-5, IL-4/IL-13, and TSLP are crucial in severe asthma treatment. Research, including randomized controlled trials and real-world studies, has been conducted to assess their efficacy and identify patient characteristics that may predict positive responses. The effectiveness of switching biologics, especially given overlaps in treatment eligibility, and the clinical outcomes post-cessation are critical areas of investigation. This work reviews the effects of switching between these biologics and the indicators of treatment success or failure. Insights are primarily derived from real-world experiences, focusing on patients transitioning from one monoclonal antibody to another. Moreover, this review aims to provide insights into the effectiveness, safety, and broader implications of switching biologics, enhancing understanding for clinicians to optimize severe asthma management. The article underlines the importance of a patient-centered approach, biomarker assessment, and the evolving nature of asthma treatment in making informed decisions about biologic therapy.
Keyphrases
- randomized controlled trial
- healthcare
- systematic review
- palliative care
- stem cells
- monoclonal antibody
- rheumatoid arthritis
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- clinical trial
- mental health
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- mesenchymal stem cells
- chronic pain
- bone marrow
- replacement therapy
- combination therapy
- cell therapy
- antiretroviral therapy
- pain management