Wanting info on Biologics

Hate to hear all the problems you all have been having. I’ve tried several corticosteroids and long term control meds (Alvesco, Flovent, Pulmicort, Singulair, Spiriva, Advair, Breo…) that couldn’t control my asthma, and caused side effects. The worst being Vocal Cord Dysfunction where I couldn’t talk at all.
I was finally given Xolair which made me not relay on my albuterol almost every day, but still had to take the long term meds. Then a few years ago I got on Dupixent. It used to make me tired the day of the shot, but no other side effects. I don’t need the long term inhalers anymore, and I no longer need to use the albuterol, except in extreme weather or exercise. My lung function is good now. I just have to get the Dupixent shot every other week.
I’m not saying biologics will be a cure-all, but I personally have had almost no side effects from them and they have made a huge difference in my life. IMHO I would definitely talk to your doctor about them but also be vocal about your worries. They should be sensitive to your concerns and careful to watch for side effects or possible reactions.
It’s completely understandable to be careful about something like this. Do what you’re comfortable with. Good luck with your appointment!

Which one? I had way too many problems for years that the team could not solve. Tried Fasenra. Wonder drug. Every 8 week self injection. Cured so many problems. Chronic cough. Eosinaphilic edophagitis. Sinus drip. Vocal cord disfunction. Breathing problems. Many more. On Medicare and thru the med company program it is free. Also am using their air supra inhaler. Both are free and really work fantastic.

My pulmonologist has recommended Teszpire, so I will probably try it. He has never tested me to see what type of asthma I actually have but I read that Teszpire works for eosinophilic asthma and non eosinophilic asthma so I guess I’d be covered either way.
Thank you so much for your input!

Teszpire is an excellent choice. My pulmonologist said she often prescribes it because it does a great job and insurance companies almost always will cover it vs the pushback she gets with Dupixent.

I have had good results with Dupixent. It’s taken every 2 weeks and so far, it has increased my resting saturation rates from 92-93 to 94-95. It has also helped reduce my heart rate while ambulating so that it stays in a more normal 125 bpm instead of 150+! I’ve only been taking it since late November, but so far, I am pretty satisfied. It does make my knees a bit uncomfortable (a bit tight), which is a potential side effect.

Hate to hear all the problems you all have been having. I’ve tried several corticosteroids and long term control meds (Alvesco, Flovent, Pulmicort, Singulair, Spiriva, Advair, Breo…) that couldn’t control my asthma, and caused side effects. The worst being Vocal Cord Dysfunction where I couldn’t talk at all.
I was finally given Xolair which made me not relay on my albuterol almost every day, but still had to take the long term meds. Then a few years ago I got on Dupixent. It used to make me tired the day of the shot, but no other side effects. I don’t need the long term inhalers anymore, and I no longer need to use the albuterol, except in extreme weather or exercise. My lung function is good now. I just have to get the Dupixent shot every other week.
I’m not saying biologics will be a cure-all, but I personally have had almost no side effects from them and they have made a huge difference in my life. IMHO I would definitely talk to your doctor about them but also be vocal about your worries. They should be sensitive to your concerns and careful to watch for side effects or possible reactions.
It’s completely understandable to be careful about something like this. Do what you’re comfortable with. Good luck with your appointment!