WHAT ARE BIOLOGICS?

 

Biologic therapies are targeted medications used to treat a disease process.  These medications typically are administered under the skin (subcutaneously). These scientifically synthesized biologic medications are used to prevent, treat, and cure disease.  Biologic medicines are a part of the most scientifically advanced therapies to treat chronic medical conditions such as asthma, chronic hives, and nasal polyps.  These specific treatment options can lead to life-changing improvements in chronic health disorders.

 

HOW DO BIOLOGICS WORK?

 

In general, biologics work to neutralize specific targets in the immunologic pathways of the body.  A biologic can help to keep the disease at bay by preventing its effects.

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Biologic therapies are more targeted than traditional medical treatments.  Biologics might block a specific receptor or immunological signals such as Immunoglobulin E (IgE), Interleukin 5 (IL-5), Thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), and Interleukin 4 and 13 (IL-4,13). 

 

Please speak to your provider at Advanced Allergy, Asthma & Immunology to discuss if one of these treatments would be right for you. 

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