Beyond Triple Therapy: Anti-Type 2 Biologic Therapies for Eosinophilic COPD and Respiratory Comorbidities - a Review of Clinical Evidence

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Authors: Pier‐Valerio Mari, Lorenzo Carriera, Simone Ielo, Loreta Di Michele, Davide Fontana, Alberto Ricci, Angelo Coppola, David Selvaggio, Cristiano Caruso, Valeria Gambacorta, Davide Stivalini, Roberto Lipsi
+4 more Stefano Baglioni, Raffaele Scala, Eugenio De Corso, Veronica Ojetti
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Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To review current evidence on biologic therapies targeting type 2 inflammation in patients with eosinophilic COPD and respiratory comorbidities who remain uncontrolled despite optimized triple inhaled therapy. RECENT FINDINGS: Recent phase 3 trials have shown that dupilumab provides the most consistent benefit in eosinophilic COPD, reducing exacerbations and improving lung function and quality of life. Mepolizumab has shown a more limited effect, mainly on exacerbation reduction, whereas benralizumab has not demonstrated clear clinical benefit. Blood eosinophil count remains the main biomarker for treatment selection. Biologic therapies are advancing precision medicine in COPD, with dupilumab currently showing the strongest overall evidence. Careful patient selection is essential. Broader phenotyping may further improve management, as comorbidities such as chronic rhinosinusitis may contribute to symptom burden and support a multidisciplinary approach. Future studies should clarify long-term outcomes and optimal biologic selection.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Asthma and respiratory diseases Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Publication details

Journal / source
Current Allergy and Asthma Reports
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Volume
26
Issue
1
Publication date
16 April 2026
Language
EN