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Welcome to MedEvidence: Two Docs Talk Allergies and Asthma Part 4. Today, Dr. Koren and Dr. Joshi finished the series discussing current research on the role of eosinophils in asthma and the treatment options available for people with eosinophilic asthma. They also cover the importance of proper diagnosis and monitoring for effective management of asthma symptoms. Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell that can contribute to inflammation and airway hyperresponsiveness in people with asthma.

This series is the perfect resource for learning about allergies and asthma. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of these important healthcare topics.

Listen to the whole series:
Two Docs Talk: Allergies and Asthma Pt 1 - Pollen Season & Symptoms Associated with Pollen Allergies
Two Docs Talk: Allergies and Asthma Pt 2 - Prevention, Testing & Treatment
Two Docs Talk: Allergies and Asthma Pt 3 - The Evil Eosinophils
Two Docs Talk: Allergies and Asthma Pt 4 - Eosinophil Asthma Research & Treatment

Common medications:

• The anti-IL5 products that affect eosinophil survival are mepolizumab (Nucala), benralizumab (Fasenra), reslizumab (Cinqair). 
• The anti-IL4/IL13 product is dupilumab (Dupixent)
• The anti-IgE agent is omalizumab (Xolair)
• The anti-TSLP agent is Tezepelumab. (Teszpire) 

Sunil Joshi, MD, is the President and Managing Partner of Family Allergy Asthma Consultants in Jacksonville, Florida. The Past-President of the Duval County Medical Society (the largest and oldest Medical Society in Florida) and a graduate for the University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Joshi received his Allergy/Immunology fellowship training at the University of Rochester in New York.  He truly enjoys treating patients with allergic disorders and believes that education about these disease processes can bring better care to the public.

Michael J. Koren, MD, is a practicing cardiologist and Chief Executive Officer at Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research, which conducts clinical trials at 7 locations in Florida. He received his medical degree cum laude at Harvard Medical School and completed his residency in

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