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I have heard about a new drug called Nucala.

Is anyone on it?

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Olivia1

Sorry no I haven't. I have severe asthma also. Look free yourself and welcome x

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acupani in reply to Olivia1

Thanks. What type of treatment are you on right now?

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Olivia1 in reply to acupani

Salutab preventer, ventolin, ipramol nebuliser x 4times a day, montelukast tab at night.

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acupani in reply to Olivia1

Thanks for reaching out. If you know oh anyone on either Xolair or Nucala. Please let me know. Good luck

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Emily-G

Sorry I haven't either. Hopefully someone else will come along who has. Xxx

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acupani in reply to Emily-G

Thanks

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lejaya

nucala is mepolizumab it is a new treatment for eosinophilic asthma only very recently been approved by nice

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lejaya

I have neutrophilic asthma so I don't meet the requirements

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acupani in reply to lejaya

Thx. Good luck with you asthma

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spookylou

Hi I am on xolair. But may be put on this med instead, I have severe asthma and under a severe unit and also my local hospital.

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predgirl

Hi it a new treatment it an injection every four weeks. It will hopefully let you reduced the predi. I should be getting it in April or May.

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