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The biggest risk is smoking

People with respiratory diseases can be particularly susceptible to the effects of cold weather.

Every 30 seconds, someone in the world will experience a flare-up of their asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms. For decades, the standard treatment for these potentially life-threatening episodes has remained unchanged – treatment with steroids, such as prednisolone.

A recent trial revealed that a single injection of a monoclonal antibody, benralizumab, could be more effective than standard steroid tablets during asthma or COPD flare-ups.

The injection is the first new treatment for asthma and COPD attacks in 50 years

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Researchers say injection will be ‘game changing’ for people with the respiratory condition

Results of trial of benralizumab injection could be ‘gamechanger’ for millions of people around the world

Benralizumab is a monoclonal antibody that targets specific white blood cells, called eosinophils, to reduce lung inflammation.