Biologics Treatment Selection in Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Asthma

A panel of experts discuss the role of type 2 inflammation in asthma, challenges with long-term use of corticosteroids, and the emerging role of biologics and various mechanisms of actions in the management of asthma.

EP. 1: Overview of Asthma

June 7th 2023

Andrew White, MD, provides an overview of the difference of asthma endotypes and phenotypes as a way to define and diagnose asthma.

EP. 2: Role of Type 2 Inflammation in Asthma

June 7th 2023

Nicole Chase, MD, FAAP, FACAAI, FAAAAI, describes the mechanism of type 2 inflammation and comments on it being a prominent issue among patients with asthma.

EP. 3: Signs of Severe Asthma and the Underlying Pathophysiology

June 14th 2023

Reviewing the symptoms of coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath as a product of an overactive immune system and as a sign of asthma.

EP. 4: Multidisciplinary Care for Patients With Asthma

June 14th 2023

A panel of experts comment on primary care vs specialist care for patients with asthma, and when patients should be referred to a specialist.

EP. 5: Predicting Exacerbation of Asthma

June 21st 2023

Dareen D. Siri, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, reviews the tools available to predict the exacerbation of asthma, highlighting spirometry and biomarkers as effective tools.

EP. 6: Treatment Landscape of Asthma

June 21st 2023

Andrew White, MD, provides an overview of the asthma treatment landscape, focusing on inhaled and oral corticosteroids, as well as biologic and nonbiologic agents.

EP. 7: Treatment Selection for Severe Asthma

June 28th 2023

Experts discuss the process of choosing a treatment plan for patients with severe allergic or eosinophilic asthma.

EP. 8: Use of Guidelines to Classify Asthma

June 28th 2023

Andrew White, MD, reviews the definition of difficult-to-treat or severe asthma as outlined in the GINA (Global Initiative for Asthma) guidelines.

EP. 9: Overuse of Oral Corticosteroids in Asthma

July 5th 2023

Medical expert highlights the risk of overuse of oral corticosteroids in the management of asthma and reviews alternative treatment options.

EP. 10: Use of Biologic Treatment in Asthma

July 5th 2023

Experts discuss the use of biologic agents to manage asthma and describe the mechanisms of action of different biologics.