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ArticleLife (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Is Biologic Therapy an Effective Tool for Achieving Remission in Severe Asthma? A Retrospective Study in Central Romania.

Corina Mărginean, Dragoș Huțanu, Mara Andreea Vultur, Hédi-Katalin Sárközi, Edith-Simona Ianoși, Maria Beatrice Ianoși, Andreea Safta, Gabriela Jimborean, Corina Eugenia Budin

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Corina MărgineanOncology and Palliative Care Department, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Târgu Mureș, 540139 Târgu Mureș, Romania.ORCID 0009-0002-9439-0590
Dragoș HuțanuPulmonology Department, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Târgu Mureș, 540139 Târgu Mureș, Romania.ORCID 0009-0003-0882-870X
Mara Andreea VulturPulmonology Department, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Târgu Mureș, 540139 Târgu Mureș, Romania.ORCID 0009-0002-1695-6990
Hédi-Katalin SárköziPulmonology Department, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Târgu Mureș, 540139 Târgu Mureș, Romania.
Edith-Simona IanoșiPulmonology Department, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Târgu Mureș, 540139 Târgu Mureș, Romania.ORCID 0009-0003-3558-2856
Maria Beatrice IanoșiPulmonology Clinic, Mureș County Clinical Hospital, Târgu Mureș, 540011 Târgu Mureș, Romania.
Andreea SaftaPulmonology Clinic, Mureș County Clinical Hospital, Târgu Mureș, 540011 Târgu Mureș, Romania.
Gabriela JimboreanPulmonology Department, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Târgu Mureș, 540139 Târgu Mureș, Romania.ORCID 0009-0000-1990-6767
Corina Eugenia BudinPathophysiology Department, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Târgu Mureș, 540139 Târgu Mureș, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-7785-0121

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Abstract

backgroundSevere asthma, which is characterized by persistent symptoms despite standard therapies, presents a significant clinical challenge. Biologic therapies targeting specific inflammatory pathways offer a potential avenue for achieving disease remission. This retrospective study evaluates the effectiveness of biologic therapies in achieving remission in severe asthma within a central Romanian cohort.

methodsForty-eight patients with severe asthma treated with omalizumab, benralizumab, or dupilumab (2020-2025) were assessed. Clinical remission was defined using ACT scores, exacerbation frequency, corticosteroid use, and FEV1. Biological remission was determined using FeNO and eosinophil levels. Statistical analysis was performed to compare treatment outcomes.

resultsAt 12 months, 75% of patients achieved biological remission, and 75% reached clinical remission criteria. Significant improvements were observed in FEV1 (

conclusionBiologic therapies demonstrate promise in inducing comprehensive remission in severe asthma, supporting their role in improving disease control and lung function. Further research with larger cohorts is warranted.

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asthma remissionbiologic therapysevere asthma

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PMCPMC12300431

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