Efficacy of biologic therapy on airway hyperresponsiveness in asthma

Rory Chan, Brian Lipworth (Lead / Corresponding author)

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    Abstract

    Airway hyperresponsiveness refers to an exaggerated bronchial constrictor response to a given exogenous inhaled agent and is governed by airway smooth muscle along with mucosal inflammation in asthma. In recent years, the advent of biologics and antialarmins has transformed severe asthma treatment in terms of reducing oral-corticosteroid–requiring exacerbations and improving disease control, asthma quality of life, and spirometry-measured lung function. In contrast, there have been comparatively fewer studies investigating the efficacy of biologics in airway hyperresponsiveness. In this focused review, we summarize the existing evidence base in this area regarding omalizumab, mepolizumab, benralizumab, and tezepelumab.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)37-41
    Number of pages5
    JournalAnnals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
    Volume131
    Issue number1
    Early online date22 Feb 2023
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Jul 2023

    Keywords

    • omalizumab
    • mepolizumab
    • dupilumab
    • airway hyperresponsiveness
    • tralokinumab
    • benralizumab
    • tezepelumab

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
    • Immunology and Allergy
    • Immunology

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