Obstructive lung disease 1 Flashcards
Chest PT has only been proven to improve _____ in bronchiectasis patients.
mucus clearance
2 factors predicting highest risk of COPD re-admission
depression & prior hospitalization in the past year
Biologic for steroid-dependent asthma independent of IgE, eos, or atopy.
Dupilumab
target of dupilumab
IL-4
Omalizumab can be prescribed if _____ is elevated.
IgE
Mepolizumab can be prescribed if _____ is elevated.
eosinophil count
Reslizumab can be prescribed if _____ is elevated.
eosinophil count
Target of mepolizumab
IL-5
Target of reslizumab
IL-5
Target of benralizumab
IL-5 receptor (Ben Folds 5)
Dupilumab is also indicated as add-on therapy for non-steroid-dependent asthmatics w/ _____ phenotype.
eosinophilic
Which mAbs are indicated for EGPA (3)?
omalizumab, mepolizumab, benralizumab
Target of mAbs for EGPA
IL-5 –> eos
