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WHAT IS ASTHMA?
Asthma is a respiratory disease, usually characterized by chronic airway inflammation. It is defined
by respiratory symptoms, such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and cough.
These symptoms may vary over time and can be reversible.
IS YOUR ASTHMA
UNDER CONTROL?
Have you thought about a life with less Asthma? It’s important to understand the current level of your or your child’s asthma control.
AIRWAY Inflammation Can Be An Underlying Cause Of Asthma
Having asthma means your airways may be inflamed. This inflammation may cause your airways
to narrow, making it harder to breathe properly. With treatment, lung function can be improved.
Get a better understanding of asthma
You may be familiar with moderate-to-severe asthma, but
are you confused about what uncontrolled asthma is? Do
you know what defines oral steroid–dependent asthma?
THE RULE OF 2 FOR
UNCONTROLLED ASTHMA
Your asthma may be uncontrolled if you
experience 2 or more of the following:
- YOU USE A RESCUE INHALER MORE THAN 2X PER WEEK
- YOU HAD 2 OR MORE COURSES OF ORAL STEROIDS IN THE LAST YEAR
- YOU HAD 2 OR MORE ASTHMA ATTACKS IN THE LAST YEAR
- YOU WAKE UP AT NIGHT 2 OR MORE TIMES A MONTH DUE TO ASTHMA
OCS-dependent asthma
Oral corticosteroid (OCS)–dependent
asthma is asthma that is either uncontrolled
or difficult to treat and relies on OCS in addition
to other medications to:
Help treat or
maintain good
symptom control
Reduce the risk of attacks
eosinophilic
asthma
Eosinophilic asthma is a subtype of asthma that is often severe. It is often seen in adults who develop asthma in adulthood.
These patients have an increased amount of eosinophils present in their blood, lung tissue, and mucus coughed up from the respiratory tract.
Patients with this subtype of asthma do not typically have underlying allergies such as pollen, dust mites, smoke, and pet dander that trigger asthma symptoms.
Most research suggests that asthma attacks may be caused by excess inflammation in the airways. DUPIXENT may be an option to treat uncontrolled moderate-to-severe asthma, as long as there is evidence for inflammation called ‘eosinophilic’ present or you have oral steroid–dependent asthma.
Dr Neil Jain,
Asthma Specialist
Sponsored by Sanofi and Regeneron
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DUPIXENT is a prescription medicine used as an add-on maintenance treatment for adults and children 6 years of age and older who have moderate-to-severe eosinophilic or oral steroid–dependent asthma that is not controlled with their current asthma medicines. DUPIXENT is not used to treat sudden breathing problems. Speak to your healthcare provider or find a specialist to learn if DUPIXENT is right for you.
DUPIXENT is indicated to treat eosinophilic asthma, which is a subtype of asthma that can be severe. Eosinophils are white blood cells that are normally a part of the immune system. When there are too many in the airways, they cause inflammation and can trigger asthma attacks.