Eosinophilic bronchitis
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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
. It often results in a chronic cough
. Lung function tests are usually normal. Inhaled corticosteroids are often an effective treatment.
Mast cell
A mast cell is a resident cell of several types of tissues and contains many granules rich in histamine and heparin...
recruitment and activation in the superficial airways as opposed to the smooth muscles of the airways as seen in asthma
Asthma
Asthma is the common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and bronchospasm. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath...
. It often results in a chronic cough
Cough
A cough is a sudden and often repetitively occurring reflex which helps to clear the large breathing passages from secretions, irritants, foreign particles and microbes...
. Lung function tests are usually normal. Inhaled corticosteroids are often an effective treatment.