‘Game-changing’ injection offers hope for millions with severe lung conditions

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00:00Doctors are calling a new drug Benralizumab, a game changer for asthma and chronic obstructive

00:13pulmonary disease, COPD. It is the first breakthrough in treatment in 50 years.

00:18Unlike steroids, Benralizumab targets eosinophils, white blood cells that trigger lung inflammation.

00:26This reduces symptoms like wheezing and breathlessness during severe attacks.

00:31A clinical trial showed patients receiving the injection during a flare-up had 30% fewer

00:37treatment failures compared to steroids. Symptoms improved significantly within 28 days, with

00:43many reporting better quality of life. While widely used, steroids have serious side

00:49effects like diabetes and osteoporosis. Benralizumab offers a safer, more effective alternative.

00:57It can also reduce hospital visits and may eventually be used in homes or GP clinics.

01:04Doctors say this treatment could revolutionize care for millions worldwide. However, experts

01:09stress the need for more funding in lung health research to build on this success.

01:15Asthma and COPD affect over a billion people globally, with flare-ups causing millions

01:21of deaths each year. Despite this, progress in treatment has been slow. The success of

01:27Benralizumab marks a critical turning point, offering patients not just relief, but a chance

01:34at a better quality of life. Benralizumab's potential for home administration

01:40underscores its revolutionary impact on health care, potentially making treatment more accessible

01:47and effective.