# The use of biologics in COPD and asthma - hope or hype? - Primary Care Masterclass Podcast

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Podcast: [General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/general-practice-clinical-sessions-podcast-7705659)
Published: 2026-07-12T19:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://armchairmedical.captivate.fm/episode/the-use-of-biologics-in-copd-and-asthma-hope-or-hype
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## Resource

In today's Podcast, Professor Param Nair addresses the application of biologics in treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma, engaging with the theme "Hope or Hype." He shares clinical experiences from his role at McMaster University, emphasizing a patient-centered approach that integrates clinical care with advanced research. Through case scenarios, he highlights the challenges of managing COPD and asthma, critiques traditional treatments, and discusses the role of eosinophils in these conditions. Professor Nair presents a skeptical view of current biologic therapies for COPD, advocating for personalized treatment strategies that leverage precise biomarkers and advanced imaging techniques. The subsequent Q&A session allows for further exploration of treatment efficacy and tailored patient assessments in respiratory diseases. Questions regarding the use of sputum induction techniques and mucolysis in patients without clear sputum production led to further insights about managing COPD patients, particularly those exhibiting low-level chronic infections. The discussion underscored a critical need for tailored approaches in prescribing biologics and the importance of thorough patient assessments, including mucus quantification and careful evaluation of biological signals in airway diseases. This podcast was recorded live at the Monash Lung and Sleep Institute: COPD, Interstitial lung diseases, upper airway pathologies and occupational lung diseases State of the Art Symposium in Melbourne. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you. Instead of giving up an evening…

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