Basophil levels in PBMC population during childhood acute wheeze/asthma are associated with future exacerbations

Our data suggest that a basophil level above 0.18% of the PBMC population during an acute respiratory exacerbation is associated with an increased risk for future exacerbations in children with asthma and/or wheeze.

Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - July 20, 2018 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Jonatan Leffler, Anya C. Jones, Elysia M. Hollams, Franciska Prastanti, Peter N. Le Sou ëf, Patrick G. Holt, Anthony Bosco, Ingrid A. Laing, Deborah H. Strickland Source Type: research