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Asthma Treatment and Medications
Asthma treatment involves the use of "rescue" medications to treat asthma symptoms and "preventive" medications to keep asthma under control, as well as a plan to track and manage your asthma symptoms. See your internist about asthma treatment options and to develop a personalized Asthma Action Plan. More...
Biologics for Eczema
A class of medications called "biologics" may be prescribed for the treatment of severe eczema. Biologics, such as dupilumab, are delivered by injection and may be used in combination with other eczema treatments. More...
Biologics for Severe Asthma
Those with severe asthma which is not well controlled with other treatments may be prescribed a class of medications called “biologics”. Biologics are unique in that they target a specific antibody, molecule, or cell involved in asthma. Because of this, they are known as “precision” or “personalized” therapy. Currently there are five approved biologics for asthma – omalizumab, mepolizumab, reslizumab, benralizumab, and dupilumab – with several others currently in development. More...
COVID Vaccine
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective at preventing COVID-19 disease, especially severe illness and death. COVID-19 vaccines reduce the risk of people spreading the virus that causes COVID-19. You may have side effects after vaccination. These are normal and should go away in a few days. More...