Meds That Need To Be Off For Allergy Testing
A new allergy and asthma drug called RPL554 is scheduled to begin human testing. The medication, which drugmakers say has fewer side effects than other asthma and allergy drugs, works by inhibiting two enzymes that play a part in the diseases. When one enzyme is blocked, it helps keep the airways open. When the other is blocked, inflammation is controlled. Experts say that a single drug that could control the two conditions could potentially treat millions of seasonal allergy and asthma...
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