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Jersey Woman's Life Transformed by Asthma Biologic Drug
15 Jun
Summary
- Biologic drug Mepolizumab dramatically improved a severe asthma sufferer's life.
- Specialists at Southampton General Hospital provided life-changing treatment.
- The patient can now run marathons, a feat previously impossible due to asthma.
A woman from Jersey reports a life-altering improvement in her severe asthma following treatment with a biologic drug. After suffering from asthma since childhood, she was offered Mepolizumab, a biologic medicine, in her late twenties by specialists at Southampton General Hospital. This medication, which she injects monthly, has dramatically enhanced her quality of life.
Her previous treatments included inhalers, tablets, nebulisers, and steroids, but none provided the necessary relief. The success of Mepolizumab has allowed her to participate in events like the London Marathon. The development of such advanced treatments is supported by ongoing research and a new Institute for Medical Innovation at Southampton General Hospital, which aims to accelerate the delivery of innovative treatments for serious diseases.
