Welcome to the final installment of our Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Innovations podcast series on chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU). In this episode, we explore the cutting-edge advancements in CSU treatment and research.
This CSU podcast episode is produced in partnership with The Itch Podcast. Our co-hosts Payel Gupta, MD, and Kortney interview Matthew Zirwas, MD, a leading expert in dermatology, who shares his insights on new treatments for chronic hives that are in development.
You can listen to or download the podcast on ItchPodcast.com. It can also be downloaded on all major platforms for listening anytime, anywhere:
What’s New in CSU Treatment and Research
This podcast addresses the latest CSU treatments and medications, including those currently in clinical trials. Some of the key topics include:
- When to use biologics? When is it appropriate to consider biologics such as Xolair (omalizumab)?
- Emerging treatments. Dr. Zirwas introduces CSU medications Dupixent (dupilumab), remibrutinib, and barzolvolimab. He explains how they work and why it is important to use different medications that treat CSU in different ways. He also helps clarify how these drugs work on mast cells.
- Understanding root causes. Dr. Zirwas shares insights into ongoing research into the underlying causes of CSU.
Key takeaways from this CSU podcast
- Discover how the latest advancements in CSU treatment are providing new hope for patients.
- Gain an understanding for when biologic treatments are appropriate to treat CSU.
- Learn why shared decision-making with a doctor is essential in choosing the right therapy.
- Get a glimpse into ongoing research that could further revolutionize how CSU is treated.
The futue of CSU podcast timestamps
- 1:34 – Explaining CSU to people living with the condition
- 5:40 – Treating CSU with antihistamines
- 6:59 – When to start biologic treatment: omalizumab
- 9:41 – Treating chronic hives with dupilumab
- 12:24 – Treating CSU with remibrutinib
- 16:00 – What are BTK inhibitors and why they matter
- 18:06 – How remibrutinib works for CSU
- 21:45 – Treating CSU with barzolvolimab
- 23:44 – Making treatment decisions together
- 24:52 – Summary of barzolvolimab
- 25:46 – Research into the causes of CSU
Additional Chronic Urticaria Resources
- Chronic Urticaria Management, Resources & Glossary of Terms
- What is Chronic Urticaria?
- Chronic Hives: 10 Actions to Support Mental Health
- Episode 1 of the CSU series: Understanding Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
- Episode 2 of the CSU series: Diagnosing Chronis Spontaneous Urticaria
- Episode 3 of the CSU Series: Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Treatments
- Episode 4 of the CSU Series: Patient Interview about Living with Urticaria
- Episode 5 of the CSU Series: Common Myths and Misunderstandings about Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
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