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ALLERGIC FUNGAL
RHINOSINUSITIS (AFRS):
THIS COULD BE THE TREATMENT
YOU’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR
DUPIXENT is the first and only FDA approved
biologic treatment for AFRS for adults and
children ages 6 and up who have had surgery on
their nose or sinuses in the past.
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KEY
TAKEAWAYS
- DUPIXENT is a prescription biologic treatment for allergic fungal rhinosinusitis, or AFRS, in adults and children aged 6 years and older who have had surgery on their nose or sinuses in the past.
- AFRS is a chronic inflammatory sinus condition characterized by an allergic reaction to fungi.
- DUPIXENT helps block two of the key sources of type 2 inflammation that can cause AFRS.
- In a clinical study, DUPIXENT was evaluated for its impact on sinus imaging scans, nasal congestion*, and need for additional sinus surgery and/or oral steroids.
Don’t stop taking your corticosteroid medicine unless instructed by your doctor.
*Analysis at one month was not evaluated during the clinical trial, and any results at one month may be due to chance. Individual results may vary.
The most common side effects in patients with AFRS include injection site reactions; eye problems, including eye and eyelid inflammation, redness, swelling, itching, eye infection, and blurred vision; high count of a certain white blood cell (eosinophilia); stomach problems(gastritis); joint pain (arthralgia); trouble sleeping (insomnia); and toothache.
A DIFFERENCE YOU CAN FEEL
DUPIXENT was studied in a 52-week clinical trial in 62 adult and pediatric patients aged 6 years and older with AFRS. The safety and effectiveness of DUPIXENT was assessed in AFRS patients who have a history of sino-nasal surgery. During the study, patients were allowed to continue background intranasal corticosteroids.
DUPIXENT may help deliver the results you have been looking for:
Improved sinus imaging
DUPIXENT improved sinus scan
results.* A lower score on sinus imaging testing could indicate reduced swelling or mucus
Less need for surgery/treatment
With DUPIXENT, many people saw a
reduced need for sinus surgery and/or
oral steroids*
Reduced nasal congestion
DUPIXENT helped some people with
AFRS start feeling nasal congestion
relief in as little as one month.†
Don’t stop taking your corticosteroid medicine unless instructed by your doctor.
*Compared to placebo at week 52.
†Analysis at one month was not evaluated during the clinical trial; any results at one month may be due to chance. Individual results may vary.
DUPIXENT is the first and only treatment of its kind for AFRS
DUPIXENT is designed to help block two of the key sources of inflammation in AFRS.
- AFRS is characterized by a specific type of chronic inflammation, known as type 2 inflammation. Certain treatments, like steroids and surgery, may ease symptoms, but may not always be enough to treat AFRS in some patients.
- Surgery is often one of the first steps in treating AFRS. DUPIXENT is a biologic treatment that can help manage AFRS.
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It all starts with a
discussion with your
doctor
AFRS can be difficult to recognize and is often confused with other conditions. No matter what people call it, there are some common symptoms you should know. If any of the following sound familiar and keep coming back even after surgery, it may be worth talking to a specialist:
- Have nasal polyps with thick mucus
- Nasal congestion that won't clear up
- Reduced sense of smell
If you experience any of these symptoms, make sure to tell your doctor about them. Filling out the Doctor Discussion Guide can help you make sure you don’t forget anything at your next doctor’s appointment.
THE DUPIXENT MyWay®
COPAY CARD
As little as $0* copay may be available
With the DUPIXENT MyWay Copay Card, 98% of commercially insured patients are covered. If eligible, you could pay as little as $0 copay per fill.
View full copay card Terms & Restrictions.
*THIS IS NOT INSURANCE. Not valid for prescriptions paid, in whole, or in part, by Medicaid, Medicare. VA, DOD, TRICARE, or other federal or state programs, including any state pharmaceutical assistance programs. Subject to the program maximum per patient per calendar year. Additional terms and conditions apply.
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Frequently Asked Questions
AFRS occurs when someone has an exaggerated inflammatory response to fungi in their sinuses. AFRS is more common in warm, humid climates.
AFRS can be difficult to diagnose because it has many overlapping symptoms to other sinus problems. Since no single test gives a definite answer, getting a clear AFRS diagnosis often takes time and multiple steps. It is important to get a proper workup and diagnosis so that an appropriate treatment can be started.
DUPIXENT is a biologic that can help block two of the key sources of the inflammation in AFRS. It is a treatment that works continuously between doses to help manage AFRS.