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Clinical Recommendations for the Management of Biological Treatments in Severe Asthma PATIENTS: A Consensus Statement
Delgado, J; Dávila, IJ; Domínguez-Ortega, J.
Affiliation
  • Delgado, J; Virgen Macarena Hospital. Allergology Clinical Management Unit. Seville. Spain
  • Dávila, IJ; University Hospital. Allergy Service. Salamanca. Spain
  • Domínguez-Ortega, J; Hospital La Paz Institute for Health Research (IdiPAZ). Department of Allergy. Madrid. Spain
J. investig. allergol. clin. immunol ; 31(1): 36-43, 2021. graf
Article in English | IBECS | ID: ibc-202253
Responsible library: ES1.1
Localization: BNCS
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

The definition of severe uncontrolled asthma and the best phenotype-driven management are not fully established.

OBJECTIVE:

We aimed to reach a consensus on the definition of severe uncontrolled asthma and give recommendations on optimal management with phenotype-targeted biological therapies.

METHODS:

A modified Delphi technique was used. A scientific committee provided statements addressing the definition of severe uncontrolled asthma and controversial issues about its treatment with biologics. The questionnaire was evaluated in 2 rounds by expert allergists. With the results, the scientific committee developed recommendations and a practical algorithm.

RESULTS:

A panel of 27 allergists reached agreement on 27 out of the 29 items provided (93.1%). A consensus definition of severe uncontrolled asthma was agreed. Prior to initiation of therapy, it is mandatory to establish the asthma phenotype and assess the presence of clinically important allergic sensitizations. Anti-IgE, anti-IL-5, anti-IL-5 receptor, and anti-IL-13/IL-4 receptor inhibitors are suitable options for patients with allergic asthma and a blood eosinophil level >300/μL (>150/μL in patients receiving oral corticosteroids). IL-5 and anti-IL-5 receptor inhibitors are recommended for patients with an eosinophilic phenotype and can also be used for patients with severe eosinophilic allergic asthma with no or a suboptimal response to omalizumab. Dupilumab is recommended for patients with moderate-severe asthma and a TH2-high phenotype. Only physicians with experience in the treatment of severe uncontrolled asthma should initiate biological treatment.

CONCLUSION:

We provide consensus clinical recommendations that may be useful in the management of patients with severe uncontrolled asthma
RESUMEN
ANTECEDENTES La definición de asma grave no controlada y el mejor tratamiento según el fenotipo no está bien establecido.

OBJETIVO:

Alcanzar a un consenso sobre la definición de asma grave no controlada y dar recomendaciones sobre el manejo óptimo con terapias biológicas según el fenotipo.

MÉTODOS:

Se utilizó una técnica Delphi modificada. Un comité científico proporcionó aseveraciones sobre la definición de asma grave no controlada y cuestiones controvertidas sobre su tratamiento con biológicos. El cuestionario fue evaluado en 2 rondas por alergólogos expertos. Con los resultados, el comité científico desarrolló recomendaciones y un algoritmo práctico.

RESULTADOS:

Un panel de 27 alergólogos alcanzó un consenso en 27 de 29 ítems propuestos (93,1%). Se acordó una definición consensuada de asma grave no controlada. Antes del inicio del tratamiento, es obligatorio establecer el fenotipo del asma y evaluar la presencia de alguna sensibilización alérgicas clínicamente importante. Los tratamientos anti-IgE, anti-IL-5, anti-receptor de IL-5 o anti-receptor de IL-13/IL-4 son opciones adecuadas para pacientes con asma alérgica y un nivel de eosinófilos en sangre >300 células/μL (>150 células/μL en pacientes que reciben glucocorticoides orales). Los anti-IL-5 y anti-receptor de IL-5 se recomiendan para pacientes con un fenotipo eosinofílico, y también se pueden utilizar para pacientes con asma alérgica eosinofílica grave con respuesta nula o subóptima a omalizumab. Se recomienda dupilumab para pacientes con asma moderada/grave y un fenotipo T2 alto. Solo los médicos con experiencia en el tratamiento del asma grave no controlada deben iniciar un tratamiento biológico.

CONCLUSIÓN:

En este trabajo se ofrecen recomendaciones clínicas consensuadas que pueden ser útiles en el manejo de pacientes con asma grave no controlada
Subject(s)

Full text: Available Collection: National databases / Spain Database: IBECS Main subject: Asthma / Biological Therapy / Consensus Development Conferences as Topic / Immunologic Factors / Antibodies, Monoclonal Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Child / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: J. investig. allergol. clin. immunol Year: 2021 Document type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Hospital La Paz Institute for Health Research (IdiPAZ)/Spain / University Hospital/Spain / Virgen Macarena Hospital/Spain

Full text: Available Collection: National databases / Spain Database: IBECS Main subject: Asthma / Biological Therapy / Consensus Development Conferences as Topic / Immunologic Factors / Antibodies, Monoclonal Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Child / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: J. investig. allergol. clin. immunol Year: 2021 Document type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Hospital La Paz Institute for Health Research (IdiPAZ)/Spain / University Hospital/Spain / Virgen Macarena Hospital/Spain
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