Eosinophilic bronchitis

Eosinophilic bronchitis is a type of airway inflammation due to excessive mast cell recruitment and activation in the superficial airways as opposed to the smooth muscles of the airways as seen in asthma.[1][2] It often results in a chronic cough.[1] Lung function tests are usually normal.[1] Inhaled corticosteroids are often an effective treatment.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Gonlugur U, Gonlugur TE (2008). "Eosinophilic bronchitis without asthma". Int. Arch. Allergy Immunol. 147 (1): 1–5. doi:10.1159/000128580. PMID 18446047.
  2. ↑ Gibson PG, Fujimura M, Niimi A (February 2002). "Eosinophilic bronchitis: clinical manifestations and implications for treatment". Thorax 57 (2): 178–82. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.2.178. PMC 1746245. PMID 11828051.
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