“Game-Changer” Drug Is First New Asthma Attack Treatment In 50 Years
For the first time in half a century, scientists have hit on a new treatment for asthma attacks. Clinical trial results have shown that a drug called benralizumab is effective at treating acute attacks of both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),
“Game-Changing” New Treatment for Asthma Could Save Millions From Fatal Lung Attacks
A new injection, benralizumab, outperforms traditional steroids in treating asthma and COPD attacks, reducing treatment failures and improving quality of life. This breakthrough marks a significant advancement after 50 years of stagnant treatment options.
First New Treatment in 50 Years for Asthma Attacks and COPD ‘Could be a Game-Changer’
The first new treatment for asthma attacks in 50 years is a drug already available—and it’s 4x more effective than steroid tablets.
Scientists Uncover ‘Game-Changing’ Therapy for Asthma Attacks
The antibody drug benralizumab is on the fast track to becoming the first new treatment for certain kinds of asthma and COPD flare-ups seen in 50 years, following promising clinical trial data.
AstraZeneca asthma drug more effective during attack than steroids, study finds
AstraZeneca's Fasenra, an injectable treatment for severe asthma, is more effective during attacks than the oral steroid that has been the standard of care for 50 years, cutting the need for further treatment by 30%,
First new asthma treatment in 50 years offers hope for millions
The study demonstrated that asthma treatment is safe, with no significant side effects compared to past studies of the drug.
First new asthma attack treatment in 50 years
Researchers say they have found the first new treatment for asthma attacks in 50 years. The injection dampens part of the immune system that can go into overdrive in flare-ups of both asthma and a lung condition called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
'Game-Changing' New Treatment for Asthma Is First in 50 Years
Scientists have found a new treatment for people with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that may be more effective than current options. Over the past 50 years, treatment options in the event of an asthma or COPD attack—a similar event—have been relatively unchanged.
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