Asthma treatment breakthrough as researchers find first new attack medicament in 50 years
Scientists have discovered the first new treatment for asthma attacks in 50 years, offering hope to millions of UK patients. The breakthrough involves an injection called Benralizumab, which could potentially treat around two million asthma attacks in Britain annually.
First new asthma attack treatment in 50 years
Researchers say they have found the first new treatment for asthma attacks in 50 years. The injection dampens part of the immune system that can go into overdrive in flare-ups of both asthma and a lung condition called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
'Game-Changing' New Treatment for Asthma Is First in 50 Years
Scientists have found a new treatment for people with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that may be more effective than current options. Over the past 50 years, treatment options in the event of an asthma or COPD attack—a similar event—have been relatively unchanged.
First treatment in 50 years for serious asthma attacks is ‘game-changer’
Benralizumab is a monoclonal antibody that targets specific white blood cells, called eosinophils, to reduce lung inflammation.
'Gamechanger' breakthrough for asthma sufferers in first new attack treatment for 50 years
A new way of treating serious asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) attacks could be a "game-changer"
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