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Biologic Therapy and Severe Asthma in Children

Daniele Russo1,2, Paola Di Filippo1,2, Marina Attanasi1,2

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Chieti, 66100 Chieti, Italy.

Biomedicines
|July 2, 2021
PubMed

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New biologic therapies offer targeted treatment for severe asthma in children. These innovative treatments focus on specific inflammatory pathways, improving care for young patients with complex respiratory conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Immunology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Severe asthma is a complex, chronic respiratory condition affecting many children.
  • Distinct asthma endotypes in children involve specific molecular pathways.
  • Biologic therapies have emerged as a significant advancement in managing chronic allergic diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the latest evidence on biologic therapies for severe asthma in pediatric and adolescent populations.
  • To detail the use, indications, efficacy, and safety of these innovative treatments.
  • To highlight the impact of biologics on managing severe pediatric asthma.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of recent scientific literature.
  • Analysis of clinical trial data and real-world evidence.
  • Focus on studies involving children and adolescents with severe asthma.

Main Results:

  • Biologic therapies demonstrate significant efficacy in managing severe pediatric asthma.
  • Targeting specific type 2 inflammatory mediators is key to treatment success.
  • These therapies have revolutionized the care approach for young asthma patients.

Conclusions:

  • Biologics represent a major therapeutic advance for severe asthma in children and adolescents.
  • Evidence supports their use for specific asthma endotypes.
  • Further research will continue to refine their application and safety profile.

Keywords:
biologic therapychildrenendotypephenotypesevere asthma

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