Analysis of eosinophil and lymphocyte concentrations on the incidence of mild and severe acute asthma exacerbations.

Abstract

Introduction: Exacerbation of asthma is an episode characterized by an increase in symptoms of progressive shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and a progressive decrease in lung function. Among the cells involved and activated in acute exacerbations in asthma are eosinophils and lymphocytes.