Biologic Medication Facts vs. Myths

In this episode of the Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Innovations Podcast, we debunk common myths about biologic medications with Dr. Cedric "Jamie" Rutland. Are biologics a cure? Do they have severe side effects? Can anyone go on them? Dr. Rutland clears up these misconceptions and explains how biologics really work.

Learn how biologics can help manage allergic diseases like asthma and eczema, when they should be introduced, and why they might be a good option for patients whose current treatments aren’t providing enough relief.

Myths Covered in This Episode:

• Are biologics a cure?
• Do biologics work like traditional medications?
• Do severe side effects always happen with biologics?
• Do biologics become ineffective over time?
• Once you start biologics, do you have to stay on them forever?
• Are biologics only used when other treatments don’t work?
• Can you stop other medications when taking biologics?
• Can people with more than one health issue use biologics?
• Are biologics only for adults?
• Do biologics cause cancer?
• Do biologics suppress the immune system?
• Do doctors prescribe biologics for financial gain?
• Do biologics work immediately?
• Are biologics still experimental and risky?
• Can biologics only be given at a hospital or doctor’s office?
• Are all biologics the same and can they be swapped?
• Can only specialists prescribe biologics?
• Do biologics eliminate the need for lifestyle changes?
• Are biologics unnecessary if symptoms aren’t severe?

Thanks to Sanofi-Regeneron for sponsoring this episode.

All opinions are our own, and sponsorship doesn’t influence our content or editorial decisions. Any mention of brands is for informational purposes and not an endorsement.
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