Apparent response to anti-IgE therapy in two patients with refractory "forme fruste" of Churg-Strauss syndrome

Thorax. 2008 Aug;63(8):747-8. doi: 10.1136/thx.2006.076513.

Abstract

Two cases of formes frustes variants of Churg-Strauss syndrome are reported, who were treated with an antibody against immunoglobulin E as an addition on rescue therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anti-Allergic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Antibodies, Anti-Idiotypic
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / therapeutic use*
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
  • Churg-Strauss Syndrome / drug therapy*
  • Drug Resistance
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin E / immunology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Omalizumab

Substances

  • Anti-Allergic Agents
  • Antibodies, Anti-Idiotypic
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
  • Omalizumab
  • Immunoglobulin E