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I Am Bronchial Ashmatic Patient, I Hhave Consult Pulmonologist Dr,
Question: I am bronchial ashmatic patient, I hhave consult pulmonologist dr, and Dr suggest me omalizumab injection so what to do...?
Brief Answer:
Omalizumab is an option for moderate to severe asthma
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Omalizumab is indicated in moderate to severe asthma. Specifically, its indications are: in patients confirmed in a skin test to have allergy to aeroallergen, Pulmonary function test stating the lung function is less than 80%, frequent asthma symptoms and atleast two severe astha exacerbations. It can be given and has shown efficacy irrespective of eosinophil count.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
Omalizumab is an option for moderate to severe asthma
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Omalizumab is indicated in moderate to severe asthma. Specifically, its indications are: in patients confirmed in a skin test to have allergy to aeroallergen, Pulmonary function test stating the lung function is less than 80%, frequent asthma symptoms and atleast two severe astha exacerbations. It can be given and has shown efficacy irrespective of eosinophil count.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Dear Dr,
I have frequently asthma symptoms like breathless, chest tightness, coughing etc...
I have hospitalized more than 5 to 6 time due to exacerbation...
And my PFT report is less then 60%,
I have using ICS+ LABA high dose
Asthalin as a SOS
Montelukast+Levo
Nacetylecy
Tiova
Duolin+Budecort respules
But my asthma syptoms till date not control
Dr suggest me 5 to 6 month take omalizumab so this is right treatment?
I have frequently asthma symptoms like breathless, chest tightness, coughing etc...
I have hospitalized more than 5 to 6 time due to exacerbation...
And my PFT report is less then 60%,
I have using ICS+ LABA high dose
Asthalin as a SOS
Montelukast+Levo
Nacetylecy
Tiova
Duolin+Budecort respules
But my asthma syptoms till date not control
Dr suggest me 5 to 6 month take omalizumab so this is right treatment?
Brief Answer:
You are still borderline
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
We may not see complete control of asthma symptoms with any treatment.
Omalizumab can be taken by you or you can wait it out. It is your choice. I have seen some patients claiming relief in their symptoms. In case you get allergic reaction to Omalizumab, then it will need to be withdrawn (forever).
Dr Vaishalee
You are still borderline
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
We may not see complete control of asthma symptoms with any treatment.
Omalizumab can be taken by you or you can wait it out. It is your choice. I have seen some patients claiming relief in their symptoms. In case you get allergic reaction to Omalizumab, then it will need to be withdrawn (forever).
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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