| Literature DB >> 33012318 |
William Eschenbacher1, Matthew Straesser1, Alice Knoeddler1, Rung-Chi Li1, Larry Borish2.
Abstract
Allergic rhinitis (AR), most presentations of nasal polyposis (NP), and many presentations of chronic rhinosinusitis are type 2high disorders characterized by expression of interleukin (IL)-4, IL-5, and IL-13. Neutralization of IgE with anti-IgE (omalizumab) has proven efficacy in AR. Similarly, in addition to anti-IgE, blockade of IL-5/IL-5 (mepolizumab, reslizumab, benralizumab) and dual blockade of IL-4 and IL-13 with anti-IL-4R (dupilumab) have demonstrated efficacy in NP. However, these agents are expensive and future studies are essential to evaluate cost effectiveness in comparison with current medical and surgical therapies. This article reviews biologics as potential interventions in AR, chronic rhinosinusitis, and NP.Entities:
Keywords: Allergic rhinitis; Chronic rhinosinusitis; Eosinophils; IgE; Interleukins; Nasal polyposis; Type 2 inflammation
Year: 2020 PMID: 33012318 PMCID: PMC7539135 DOI: 10.1016/j.iac.2020.06.001
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Immunol Allergy Clin North Am ISSN: 0889-8561 Impact factor: 3.479