Patients with uncontrolled persistent asthma may experience impact on their lungs and quality of life2-7
Lung function is critical to the assessment of future risk in patients with asthma13
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Consider coexisting Type 2 inflammatory diseases
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aThe below are not the criteria for eligibility for Type 2–targeted biologic therapy.
bPatients dependent on OCS may also have underlying Type 2 inflammation; however, biomarkers of Type 2 inflammation are often suppressed by OCS. If possible, therefore, these tests should be performed before
starting OCS or on the lowest possible OCS dose.
EOS, eosinophils; FeNO, fractional exhaled nitric oxide; FEV1, forced expiratory volume in 1 second; GINA, Global Initiative for Asthma; ICS, inhaled corticosteroid; OCS, oral corticosteroid.
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