E-ASTHMA

Eosinophils are white blood cells that work with the immune system to fight infections. When too many of these blood cells congregate in the blood, lung tissue, and respiratory tract of the body, inflammatory conditions such as asthma can become worse.  Eosinophilic asthma is a severe type of asthma that usually develops in people over the age of 35, affecting men and women equally.  Doctors may request a blood test to determine the eosinophil count in the patient’s blood.  If the number of these inflammatory biomarkers is high, and asthma symptoms are not responding well to treatment, the patient probably has e-asthma.  Treatment with a combination of oral and inhaled corticosteroids along with bronchodilators may make symptoms easier to manage.

P.S.   Studies have shown that people with e-asthma generally do not have allergies to dust mites, pet dander, or pollen that are often associated with less severe types of asthma.

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