Purpose of Review <p>This review examines the immunologic and clinical considerations surrounding biologic therapy for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), focusing on adverse events, hypersensitivity reactions, excipient-related reactions, and practical allergological evaluation. Importantly, the majority of adverse events reported with biologic therapies represent non-immune-mediated side effects rather than true hypersensitivity reactions. A structured diagnostic approach is essential to distinguish IgE-mediated, non-IgE-mediated, immune complex, excipient-driven, and paradoxical immune-mediated reactions to ensure safe continuation or appropriate switching of therapy. Consequently, we integrate excipient-related reactions within the broader framework of immunologic and non-immunologic adverse events.</p> Recent Findings <p>Recent published real-world studies and pharmacovigilance analyses show that dupilumab, mepolizumab, omalizumab, tezepelumab and depemokimab are highly effective but associated with distinct adverse profiles, including ocular inflammation, arthralgia, serum-sickness–like reactions, and rare anaphylaxis. Increasing attention has been given to polysorbates and polyethylene glycol (PEG), synthetic surfactants/stabilizers that can trigger immediate hypersensitivity in sensitized individuals. Updated EAACI/ENDA recommendations support structured testing, provocation, and selective desensitization.</p> Summary <p>Biologic therapy has transformed CRSwNP management. Most adverse reactions are non‑allergic; however, systematic allergological evaluation is essential to differentiate drug‑specific immune reactions from excipient hypersensitivity and paradoxical immune syndromes. Improved ingredient transparency, standardized testing, and vigilant pharmacovigilance will optimize long-term safety and guide future research.</p>

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Understanding Biologics in CRSwNP: Related Events and Insights

  • Adriana Izquierdo-Domínguez,
  • Zainab Al-Salloom,
  • Marta Viñas,
  • Joaquim Mullol,
  • Isam Alobid

摘要

Purpose of Review

This review examines the immunologic and clinical considerations surrounding biologic therapy for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), focusing on adverse events, hypersensitivity reactions, excipient-related reactions, and practical allergological evaluation. Importantly, the majority of adverse events reported with biologic therapies represent non-immune-mediated side effects rather than true hypersensitivity reactions. A structured diagnostic approach is essential to distinguish IgE-mediated, non-IgE-mediated, immune complex, excipient-driven, and paradoxical immune-mediated reactions to ensure safe continuation or appropriate switching of therapy. Consequently, we integrate excipient-related reactions within the broader framework of immunologic and non-immunologic adverse events.

Recent Findings

Recent published real-world studies and pharmacovigilance analyses show that dupilumab, mepolizumab, omalizumab, tezepelumab and depemokimab are highly effective but associated with distinct adverse profiles, including ocular inflammation, arthralgia, serum-sickness–like reactions, and rare anaphylaxis. Increasing attention has been given to polysorbates and polyethylene glycol (PEG), synthetic surfactants/stabilizers that can trigger immediate hypersensitivity in sensitized individuals. Updated EAACI/ENDA recommendations support structured testing, provocation, and selective desensitization.

Summary

Biologic therapy has transformed CRSwNP management. Most adverse reactions are non‑allergic; however, systematic allergological evaluation is essential to differentiate drug‑specific immune reactions from excipient hypersensitivity and paradoxical immune syndromes. Improved ingredient transparency, standardized testing, and vigilant pharmacovigilance will optimize long-term safety and guide future research.