Dupilumabe no tratamento de rinossinusite crônica com pólipo nasal em adolescente / Dupilumab in the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps in adolescents
Arq. Asma, Alerg. Imunol
; 6(2): 295-299, abr.jun.2022. ilus
Article
in En, Pt
| LILACS
| ID: biblio-1400226
Responsible library:
BR2717.9
RESUMO
O uso do anticorpo monoclonal dupilumabe em adultos tem possibilitado o controle da inflamação crônica, reduzindo significativamente o tamanho e a recorrência de novos pólipos, melhorando os sintomas nasais e, consequentemente, a qualidade de vida desses indivíduos. Relatamos o caso de uma adolescente que evidencia a eficácia de dupilumabe no tratamento da rinossinusite crônica com pólipo nasal.
ABSTRACT
The use of the monoclonal antibody dupilumab in adults has allowed the control of chronic inflammation, significantly reducing the size and recurrence of new polyps, improving nasal symptoms, and, consequently, quality of life. We report a successful case of dupilumab use in an adolescent for the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Sinusitis
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Rhinitis
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Nasal Polyps
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Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
Aspects:
Patient_preference
Limits:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
Language:
En
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Pt
Journal:
Arq. Asma, Alerg. Imunol
Journal subject:
Biologia
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Cincia
Year:
2022
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Country of publication:
Brazil