Endotypes of Severe Asthma: 5 Questions on Pathways, Biomarkers, Biologics
Key factors in choosing appropriate biologic therapy for a patient with severe asthma include consideration of the specific mechanistic pathway that underlies the presentation, investigation of biomarker levels, and evaluation of comorbid inflammatory disease.
Following are 5 questions on these topics that are based on a comprehensive review and international expert opinion published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice by a group of clinicians recognized internationally for knowledge of severe asthma and of biologic medications. Test your endotype IQ.
FDA Proposed Rule Would Limit Nicotine Content in Cigarettes, Cigars, Other Combusted Products
January 16th 2025The agency estimates that limiting nicotine levels could lead to 1.8 million fewer tobacco-related deaths by 2060 and health care savings of $1.1 trillion a year over the next 40 years.
