Cureus,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 13, 2024
The
co-occurrence
of
active
tuberculosis
(TB)
in
patients
with
moderate
to
severe
asthma
presents
unique
therapeutic
challenges,
particularly
the
advent
biologics
like
dupilumab,
which
targets
interleukin-4
(IL-4)
and
interleukin-13
(IL-13)
pathways
treatment.
Despite
general
safety
biologics,
concerns
about
immunosuppression
susceptibility
infections
TB
persist.
This
case
report
discusses
a
male
severe,
uncontrolled
type
2
allergic
asthma,
who
experienced
multiple
exacerbations
despite
maximal
bronchodilator
therapy
then
concomitantly
developed
pulmonary
TB.
demonstrates
potential
clinical
scenario
for
co-administering
dupilumab
anti-TB
treatment,
suggesting
beneficial
approach
similar
scenarios
contributing
literature
on
this
topic.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
91(2), P. 300 - 311
Published: April 21, 2024
Background
Long-term
daily
practice
data
on
patient-reported
benefits
of
dupilumab
for
atopic
dermatitis
(AD)
remains
limited.
Objective
To
evaluate
outcome
measures
(PROMs)
and
the
safety
in
patients
with
moderate-to-severe
AD
over
a
follow-up
period
up
to
5
years.
Methods
Data
were
extracted
from
prospective,
multicenter
BioDay
registry
(October
2017
-
2022)
treated
practice.
Results
In
total
1223
patients,
1108
adults
115
pediatric
included.
After
≥1
year
treatment,
mean
Patient-Oriented
Eczema
Measure
(POEM),
Dermatology
Life
Quality
Index
(DLQI),
Numeric
rating
scale
(NRS)-pruritus
ranged
between
7.8-8.7,
3.5-4.2,
2.9-3.1
adults,
respectively,
whilst
these
PROMs
8.9-10.9,
4.4-6.4,
3.0-3.7
respectively.
At
follow-up,
overall
work
impairment
decreased
40.1%
13.3-16.3%
adults.
Furthermore,
class
I
obesity
itch-dominant
generally
had
less
favorable
treatment
response.
Of
all
66.8%
reported
adverse
event,
conjunctivitis
being
most
common(33.7%).
Limitations
The
percentage
missing
values
selected
was
26%
46%
patients.
Conclusion
addition
safety,
has
demonstrated
sustained
effectiveness
across
various
PROMs,
underscoring
patients'
perspectives.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(17), P. 5501 - 5501
Published: Aug. 24, 2023
Several
studies
have
reported
that
viral
infection
is
closely
associated
with
the
onset,
progression,
and
exacerbation
of
asthma.
The
purpose
this
review
to
summarize
role
infections
in
pathogenesis
asthma
onset
exacerbations,
as
well
discuss
interrelated
protective
risk
factors
current
treatment
options.
Furthermore,
we
present
knowledge
innate
immunological
pathways
driving
host
defense,
including
changes
epithelial
barrier.
In
addition,
highlight
importance
genetics
epigenetics
virus
susceptibility.
Moreover,
involvement
etiology
from
bronchiolitis
childhood
wheezing
described.
characterization
mechanisms
action
respiratory
viruses
most
frequently
related
are
mentioned.
BMJ Open,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. e096874 - e096874
Published: April 1, 2025
Introduction
Many
systematic
reviews
and
meta-analyses
(SRs/MAs)
have
evaluated
the
efficacy
of
biologic
therapies
for
severe
asthma.
However,
overall
quality
these
SRs/MAs
is
unclear,
which
may
influence
selection
biologics
lead
to
misleading
clinical
decisions.
This
umbrella
review
aims
objectively
evaluate
reassess
Thus,
this
study
will
provide
reliable
evidence
practice.
Methods
analysis
A
search
be
performed
in
PubMed,
Embase,
Cochrane
Library,
Web
Science,
Scopus
conference
abstracts
up
1
March
2025.
Literature
screening
data
extraction
conducted
according
predefined
inclusion
exclusion
criteria.
We
reporting
quality,
methodological
using
Preferred
Reporting
Items
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-Analyses
(PRISMA)
2020
statement,
PRISMA
Network
Meta-Analysis
2015
checklist,
MeaSurement
Tool
Assess
2,
Risk
Bias
1.0
Grading
Recommendations
Assessment,
Development
Evaluation
system.
Additionally,
re-analysis
outcomes
R
software
(V.4.3.3).
Ethics
dissemination
Since
use
publicly
available
data,
ethics
approval
not
required.
The
results
disseminated
through
publication
a
peer-reviewed
journal.
PROSPERO
registration
number
CRD42024607393.
Pediatric Pulmonology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
60(5)
Published: May 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Objective
To
evaluate
the
benefits
and
harms
of
Dupilumab
in
children
adolescents
with
moderate
to
severe
asthma.
Methods
We
conducted
a
systematic
search
Medline,
Embase,
Cochrane
Controlled
Register
Trials,
Clinical
Trials
Registries
up
August
18,
2024.
Whenever
possible,
we
performed
meta‐analyses
studies.
The
certainty
evidence
for
each
outcome
was
assessed
using
GRADE
methodology.
Results
Seven
publications
from
two
multicenter
RCTs
were
included.
These
studies
included
408
(6−11
years
old)
134
(12−17
old).
Both
funded
by
pharmaceutical
company
that
manufactures
Dupilumab.
suggests
probably
leads
substantial
reduction
annual
rate
exacerbations
(incidence
ratio
[IRR]:
0.46,
95%
CI:
0.31−0.67;
certainty),
particularly
Th2
phenotype.
improves
quality
life
clinically
meaningful
extent
(RR:
1.18,
1.01−1.29;
certainty).
However,
it
does
not
lead
improvement
asthma
control
(mean
difference:
−0.43,
−0.56
−0.30;
studies;
certainty;
minimal‐important‐difference:
0.5).
frequency
serious
adverse
events
may
be
similar
between
placebo
(4.8%
vs.
4.5%;
RR:
1.05,
0.41–2.68;
low
Finally,
at
52
weeks,
an
important
increase
Z
‐score
pre‐BD
FEV1/FVC
1.45,
1.22–1.63;
high
Conclusion
In
uncontrolled
asthma,
those
inflammatory
phenotype,
use
reduced
exacerbations,
increases
both
percentage
good
pulmonary
function
parameters,
minimal
events.
Children,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(7), P. 843 - 843
Published: July 11, 2024
Severe
asthma
(SA)
is
still
a
demanding
challenge
in
clinical
practice.
Type
2
inflammation
the
most
common
phenotype
children
and
adolescents
with
SA.
As
result,
anti-inflammatory
drugs,
mainly
corticosteroids
(CSs),
represent
first
choice
to
reduce
type
inflammation.
However,
SA
patients
may
require
high
inhaled
oral
CS
doses
achieve
maintain
control.
Some
patients,
despite
highest
dosages,
can
even
display
uncontrolled
asthma.
Therefore,
biological
era
constituted
breakthrough
managing
this
condition.
Dupilumab
monoclonal
antibody
directed
against
IL-4
receptor
α-subunit
(IL-4Rα),
antagonizing
both
IL-13,
has
been
approved
for
pediatric
severe
This
review
presents
discusses
recent
published
studies
on
dupilumab
There
convincing
evidence
that
safe
effective
option
as
it
exacerbations,
use,
improve
lung
function,
control,
quality
of
life,
also
caregivers.
thorough
diagnostic
pathway
mandatory,
concerning
phenotyping.
In
fact,
ideal
eligible
candidate
child
or
adolescent
allergic
phenotype.
Diagnostics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(21), P. 2390 - 2390
Published: Oct. 26, 2024
Background:
Over
the
last
few
decades,
efficacy
of
biological
therapies
for
COPD
has
been
evaluated
by
different
randomized
controlled
trials
(RCTs).
Still,
evaluation
real-world
data
and
patient-reported
outcome
measures
(PROMs)
have
not
performed
in
this
field
before.
In
current
work,
we
present
a
systematic
literature
review
PROMs
treatments
COPD.
Methods:
Three
large
databases
(MEDLINE/PubMed,
Scopus,
ScienceDirect)
were
utilized
review.
Clinical
studies
(RCT,
cohorts,
case
series/reports)
assessing
patients
with
treated
any
therapy
included.
Results:
The
resulted
twelve
eligible
(nine
three
“real-world”
series/reports).
included
was
mainly
limited
to
severity
burden
respiratory
symptoms.
Most
associated
improved
compared
baseline,
although
placebo.
Dupilumab
only
biologic
proven
RCT
both
objective
subjective
measures.
One
prior
study
reported
patients’
self-perceived
drug
effects,
none
perceived
disease
status.
Only
25
assessed
setting
all
combined.
Real-world
retrospective
form
reports
or
series.
Conclusions:
There
are
on
experience
While
missing,
biases
such
as
placebo
effect
must
be
considered,
requiring
their
incorporation
outcomes
from
prospective
trials.
Eye & ENT Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1(1), P. 39 - 48
Published: Jan. 12, 2024
Abstract
Type
2
dominant
inflammation
in
nasal
mucosa
is
the
key
underlying
pathophysiological
mechanism
of
allergic
rhinitis
(AR)
and
most
presentations
chronic
rhinosinusitis
with
polyps
(CRSwNP).
Interleukin‐4
(IL‐4)
IL‐13
share
common
receptor
subunits
signaling
molecules,
which
lead
to
various
pathological
changes
different
cells,
playing
roles
pathogenesis
type
inflammation.
Numerous
clinical
trials
have
shown
that
biologics
targeting
molecules
IL‐4/IL‐13
pathway,
especially
IL‐4
alpha,
can
treat
CRSwNP
AR
high
efficacy,
are
generally
well
tolerated.
Several
been
approved
for
treatment
difficult‐to‐control
CRSwNP,
while
others
also
show
promising
results.
Here,
we
review
its
role
inflammation,
current
targeted
therapies
related
a
focus
on
CRSwNP.
Australian Prescriber,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
47(2), P. 36 - 42
Published: April 22, 2024
Asthma
is
a
chronic
inflammatory
airways
disease
with
reversible
airflow
obstruction,
characterised
in
the
majority
by
type
2
airway
inflammation.
Type
inflammation
results
secretion
of
interleukin-4,
-5
and
-13
airways,
recruitment
cells
(especially
eosinophils
mast
cells),
changes
such
as
mucus
hypersecretion
increased
reactivity.
Approximately
5
to
10%
people
asthma,
despite
optimal
therapy
adherence
treatment
inhaled
corticosteroids
long-acting
beta
Allergy and Asthma Proceedings,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
45(1), P. e14 - e22
Published: Dec. 28, 2023
Background:
Dupilumab
has
been
shown
to
be
effective
in
clinical
trials
for
moderate-to-severe
uncontrolled
asthma.
However,
the
efficacy
of
dupilumab
real
world
and
prediction
treatment
response
have
not
well
studied
patients
with
Objective:
To
investigate
explore
predictors
super-responders
a
Chinese
retrospective
cohort.
Methods:
From
January
2021
through
December
2022,
asthma
who
were
treated
4
months
included.
Symptom
control,
type
2
inflammatory
biomarkers,
lung
function
collected
at
baseline
follow-up
assessment.
Super-responders
defined
as
exacerbation-free,
off
maintenance
oral
corticosteroids
(mOCS),
score
five-item
Asthma
Control
Questionnaire
(ACQ-5)
<0.5.
The
uni-
multivariable
logistic
regressions
used
construct
predictive
models
based
on
features.
Results:
A
total
53
After
treatment,
median
(interquartile
range
[IQR])
ACQ-5
decreased
from
1.8
(1.6-2.4)
0.4
(0.2-0.8)
(p
<
0.001),
(IQR)
number
exacerbations,
0.0
(0.0-1.0)
(0.0-0.0)
=
0.005).
dose
mOCS
(prednisone
equivalent)
15.0
mg/day
(8.8-22.5
mg/day)
2.5
(0.0-10.0
0.008)
nine
receiving
mOCS.
All
assessment
parameters,
including
sputum
eosinophil
significantly
improved,
while
blood
count
did
decline
(530
cells/mm³
[300-815
cells/mm³]
versus
560
[220-938
cells/mm³],
p
0.710).
taking
dupilumab,
25
(47.2%)
achieved
super-response.
age
onset
42
years
(odds
ratio
[OR]
7.471
[95%
confidence
interval
{CI},
1.286-43.394)
fractional
exhaled
nitric
oxide
(FeNO)
25-50
ppb
(OR
35.038
CI,
3.104-395.553])
predicted
super-responders,
which
showed
C-index
0.822
(95%
0.697-0.947).
Conclusion:
improved
symptom
markers,
Airway
eosinophils,
rather
than
can
reliable
indicator
therapeutic
efficacy.
early-onset
medium-high
level
FeNO
contributed
super-responders.