Mepolizumab (MEP) has been recently introduced to treat severe eosinophilic asthma. Trials have demonstrated a significant effectiveness in this asthma phenotype. We evaluated MEP efficacy on lung function, symptoms, asthma exacerbations, biologic markers, steroid dependence and controller treatment level in real-life.

Sposato, B., Camiciottoli, G., Bacci, E., Scalese, M., Carpagnano, G.e., Pelaia, C., et al. (2020). Mepolizumab effectiveness on small airway obstruction, corticosteroid sparing and maintenance therapy step-down in real life. PULMONARY PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS, 61, 101899 [10.1016/j.pupt.2020.101899].

Mepolizumab effectiveness on small airway obstruction, corticosteroid sparing and maintenance therapy step-down in real life

Rogliani, Paola
2020-01-01

Abstract

Mepolizumab (MEP) has been recently introduced to treat severe eosinophilic asthma. Trials have demonstrated a significant effectiveness in this asthma phenotype. We evaluated MEP efficacy on lung function, symptoms, asthma exacerbations, biologic markers, steroid dependence and controller treatment level in real-life.
2020
Pubblicato
Rilevanza internazionale
Articolo
Esperti anonimi
Settore MED/10 - MALATTIE DELL'APPARATO RESPIRATORIO
English
Con Impact Factor ISI
Effectiveness
FEF(25-75)
Mepolizumab
Oral corticosteroids
Real-life
Severe asthma
Small airways
Step-down
Sposato, B., Camiciottoli, G., Bacci, E., Scalese, M., Carpagnano, G.e., Pelaia, C., et al. (2020). Mepolizumab effectiveness on small airway obstruction, corticosteroid sparing and maintenance therapy step-down in real life. PULMONARY PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS, 61, 101899 [10.1016/j.pupt.2020.101899].
Sposato, B; Camiciottoli, G; Bacci, E; Scalese, M; Carpagnano, Ge; Pelaia, C; Santus, P; Maniscalco, M; Masieri, S; Corsico, A; Scichilone, N; Baglioni, S; Murgia, N; Folletti, I; Bardi, G; Grosso, A; Cameli, P; Latorre, M; Musarra, A; Bargagli, E; Ricci, A; Pelaia, G; Paggiaro, P; Rogliani, P
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