How Should You Choose a Chronic Hives Treatment?

Antihistamines have not worked for your chronic hives. Now what? Dr. David Lang, one of the authors of the new chronic urticaria guidelines,jpins us to compare all three advanced treatments for chronic hives: two injections and a pill, and how to know which one is right for you. What you will learn in this episode: → The difference between a treatment's benefit, its harm, and its burden, and why that third one rarely gets asked about → How omalizumab (Xolair), dupilumab (Dupixent), and remibrutinib (Rhapsido) compare on how often you take them and how fast they work → Why blood tests will not tell you why you have hives, but might tell you which treatment is more likely to work → Insurance may decide where you start, and that is not a compromise. All three treatments are approved for chronic hives, so starting with whichever one your plan covers is a reasonable choice Dr. Lang’s patient guide: Choosing an Advanced Treatment for Chronic Hives Thanks to Genentech and Novartis for sponsoring this episode. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for any medical concerns. Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Innovations Podcast Allergy & Asthma Network partners with The Itch Podcast to produce podcast episodes and series covering a wide range of subjects related to asthma, allergies, immunology, and eczema. Join Payel Gupta, MD and Kortney as they dive into the complexities of medical diagnosis, offering balanced episodes with both medical and patient perspectives to help you live a healthier life. 🎙️ More Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Innovations Podcast episodes: https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/podc... 📰 Latest news articles: https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/news/ 🫁 Asthma content: https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/what... 🌿 Allergy content: https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/alle... 🩺 Eczema content: https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/what... ⚠️ Anaphylaxis content: https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/anap... 💊 Related conditions: https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/heal...