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Biological agents for severe asthma: the evolution of the at-home self-injection approach.

Authors :
Lombardi C
Bagnasco D
Passalacqua G
Source :
Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology [Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol] 2020 Aug; Vol. 20 (4), pp. 421-427.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Purpose of Review: New biological agents, in addition to the well-established omalizumab, have been nowadays introduced into clinical practice for severe asthma. This suggested the possibility of an at-home self-administration, as currently happening for other biological agents for immune-mediated diseases.<br />Recent Findings: In the very recent years, there were structured clinical trials investigating the self at home administrations of biologicals for severe asthma, showing with different principles, a possible advantage and convenience for the patient, and a socioeconomic saving.<br />Summary: The literature analysis currently shows that the at-home self-administration of biologicals for severe asthma is a promising approach to improve the treatment of such disease.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1473-6322
Volume :
20
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
32590510
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/ACI.0000000000000656