Asthma
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • Age > 18 and younger than 75 years • Diagnosis of eosinophil asthma • Suitable for sputum induction • >1% sputum eosinophils
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Any infection (eg. HIV, Hepatitis, STDs) Diabetes Smoking at present or in the last 12 months and/or a past history of more than 10 pack years Antibiotic treatment for a respiratory tract infection 36 glasses per week, for females >24 glasses per week) Drug use History of cancer
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Determination of eosinophil lifespans in blood and tissue in EA patients. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Lifespans of other leukocytes in blood and lungs of allergic asthma patients | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed