Asthma Phenotypes Defined From Parameters Obtained During Recovery From a Hospital-Treated Exacerbation

ConclusionsThe clusters during recovery from an exacerbation of asthma were distinguished by airflow obstruction and a neutrophilic, eosinophilic, or mixed inflammation. Eosinophilic inflammation was found in smoking and nonsmoking patients with asthma during an exacerbation.
Source: The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice - Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research