APP Experts Discuss Earlier Biologic Use in Asthma and COPD

Published Date: 20 Oct 2026

APP Experts Discuss Earlier Biologic Use in Asthma and COPD

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Marlies Wijsenbeek, MD, PhD, of Erasmus MC discusses BI 1839100, a TRPA1 antagonist, which missed its week-4 endpoint in a phase 2/2b trial.

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ASPEN: Sputum Color Associated With Bronchiectasis Disease Activity Victoria Johnson

A post hoc analysis linked more purulent patient-reported sputum to higher neutrophil elastase activity and greater bronchiectasis disease activity.

Sphingolipid Profiles May Distinguish IPF from Fibrotic HP

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Chronic Proton Pump Inhibitor Use Linked to More Asthma Exacerbations

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Biologic Access in Asthma and COPD: Clinical Forum Perspectives

Treatable Traits in Asthma and COPD: Clinical Forum Perspectives

Clinical Forum Weighs in: Biologic Selection in Asthma and COPD

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