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Eosinophilic asthma
A type of severe asthma driven by high eosinophils, a type of white blood cell.
What it is
Eosinophilic asthma may need targeted treatments. Blood eosinophil levels guide decisions.
Signs people often notice
- •Severe asthma symptoms
- •Frequent flares
- •Sinus issues
- •Steroid dependence
Who it affects
More common in adults with severe asthma.
Questions worth asking your clinician
- ?What are my eosinophil levels?
- ?Could targeted treatment help?
- ?How do we reduce steroids?
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