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Has anyone taken Biologics?
I'm somewhat new to asthma and lung problems. In December, I had my first visit with a pulmonologist who prescribed a steroid inhaler and an Aerobika. They were helpful; however, there were still times when these did not work as well as I expected. Six months later, during my follow-up appointment, the pulmonologist added Singulair, which has also been helpful. He did mention he was considering prescribing a biologic.
I'm still having times when all of the previous treatments are not effective, and I'm going to the ER or urgent care for a breathing treatment and Prednisone; I'm probably going to be discussing biologics at my next appointment. If you have been prescribed biologics, please share your experiences.
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I took Dupixent, auto-injected at home since 11/2024. I have chronic asthma and ideopathic emphysema. My spouse injects me because when I do it, I bruise myself and sone of the serum leaks out. I took it every 2 weeks for nearly a year and then found the side effects very bothersome (achy joints—arthralgia) so we switched me to Nucala, once every 4 weeks.
They will mail it in its own styrofoam cooler and ice packs to your home or the pharmacy you designate for you to pick up or the specialty pharmacy. You do have to get your md to get it pre-authorized.
Since starting the biologics, I have not had any flareups of ny asthma/emphysema (used to have flare ups 1/6x/year for over 20 years and eosinophils >500 per blood tests). Once I hit the $3k out of pocket max for rx under my private insurance (which serves as my Medicare MediGap plan), I no longer have any copays for any Rx, including Nucala for the rest of this year.
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