Clinical profile of late-onset eosinophilic asthma patients
| Adult onset of asthma |
| Equal distribution between sexes |
| Few or no allergies to common allergens |
| Elevated eosinophils in peripheral blood |
| At risk of severe exacerbations |
| Normal or moderately elevated IgE level |
| Low FEV1 and often persistent airflow limitation |
| Air trapping and dynamic hyperinflation |
| Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis |
| Aspirin sensitivity |
| Good response to systemic corticosteroids |
| Good response to anti IL-5 treatment |
FEV1: forced expiratory volume in 1 s; IL: interleukin.