The Most Optimal Treatment Therapy for Uncontrolled Asthma

歐芷瑩 主任

成大斗六

 

The prevalence of asthma, a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways, has been increasing worldwide.Severe asthma refers to asthma with uncontrolled symptoms despite treatment with medium- to high-dose inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) and long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs). An increasing number of biologic agents, such as anti-IgE and anti-IL-5 monoclonal antibody, have become clinically available. The selection of biologic agents has become an important issue for patients with severe asthma in terms of disease control and economic concerns. Herein,