7 results
Biologic therapy for eosinophilic asthma 
• Mepolizumab (Nucala) 
  • Anti-lL-5, 100 mg SQ q4
Biologic therapy ... asthma • Mepolizumab ... #asthma #Biologic ... #therapy #Medications ... pharmacology #pulmonary #management
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
therapies for Asthma ... , and ACO initially ... analysis with eosinophil ... ACO = asthma-COPD ... #Diagnosis #Management
Asthma GINA Guidelines 2019 
If Asthma is uncontrolled, first assess for adherence and inhaler technique -Then,
Asthma GINA Guidelines ... increase stepwise therapy ... tiotropium or biologics ... Stepwise #Guidelines #Management ... #StepUp #Therapy
Dupixent (dupilumab) for Asthma
Dupixent (dupilumab) is a biologic medication that is a dual inhibitor of IL4
dupilumab) for Asthma ... dupilumab) is a biologic ... dermatitis as well as asthma ... if pts have eosinophilic ... #Management #Pharmacology
Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA)
WHAT IS IT?
Hypersensitivity response to Aspergillus fumigatus in the airways
 • Primarily affects
with underlying asthma ... • Wheezing • Increased ... Aspergillus • Peripheral ... eosinophilia and ... pulmonary #diagnosis #management
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes - OnePager Summary
Autoimmune ANCA vasculitis (AAV): GPA (granulomatous with polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis
polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic ... hemorrhage (DAH), asthma ... pulmonary nodules, asthma ... sparing of the lung periphery ... differential #diagnosis #management
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
hoarseness, and wheezing ... Laryngitis • Asthma ... Failure of optimal therapy ... Disease #diagnosis #management