Here you'll find what is important to know about e-asthma – eosinophilic asthma.

We all have eosinophils, but too many may cause airway inflammation and asthma attacks

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Nearly 7 out of 10 adults with asthma could have e-asthma*

*Although not defined by clinical guidelines, eosinophilic asthma was considered an eosinophil count of 150 cells/μL or more for this CDC survey analysis.

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*Although not defined by clinical guidelines, eosinophilic asthma was considered an eosinophil count of 150 cells/μL or more for this CDC survey analysis.

What are eosinophils?

  • Eosinophils (e-o-SIN-o-phils) are a type of white blood cell.
  • In people with asthma, they can contribute to inflammation in the lungs.
  • Too many eosinophils may be associated with poor asthma control and more asthma attacks.

Take a look. This is how lungs react with e-asthma.

This informational video can tell you how too many eosinophils may impact your asthma.

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Up to 50% of people with severe asthma have high eosinophils Up to 50% of people with severe asthma have high eosinophils

Nearly 7      out of 10            adults with asthma may have an elevated eosinophil count.†

†While not well defined for severe asthma, elevated blood eosinophils were considered 150 cells/μL or more in this analysis of registry data.

†While not well defined for severe asthma, elevated blood eosinophils were considered 150 cells/μL or more in this analysis of registry data.

It may be e-asthma if you:

Often use your rescue inhaler to control asthma symptoms

Have had asthma attacks that required emergency care

Take oral steroids like prednisone for your asthma

Wake up at night due to asthma symptoms

Finding out if your asthma is e-asthma may be easier than you think.

A simple blood test could help determine if you have eosinophilic asthma. Get your free test and talk to your doctor.

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There are different ways to help treat e-asthma

Medication options include:

Targeted medications

  • Injections or infusions designed to help manage specific types of asthma
  • Target a source of airway inflammation

Controller or maintenance medications

  • Include inhaled and oral options taken daily to control asthma, even when there are no symptoms
  • Help reduce inflammation in the walls of the airways and may also work to relax the muscles in the airway wall, helping keep them open

Rescue or quick-relief medications

  • Inhaled medicine taken as needed for short-term relief of symptoms
  • Used to prevent or treat asthma attacks
  • Open the lungs by relaxing the muscles of the airway wall
  • Can begin working within minutes and can be effective for 4 to 6 hours

Oral steroids

  • Prednisone is one example, and can be used to prevent asthma symptoms or treat severe asthma flare-ups

Find out if you may have e-asthma.
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