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Getting Started with Fasenra for Eosinophilic Asthma

  Asthma ranks first among the most prevalent chronic respiratory conditions worldwide. In the past 25 years, the number of people living with asthma has risen by nearly 13% , and today, it affects more than 300 million people across the globe. Asthma-related deaths have declined due to a dvances in treatment . 1 However, asthma continues to pose significant health challenges – particularly for patients with severe or poorly controlled forms of the disease that do not respond well to standard therapies. 2   Asthma comes in different form, or phenotypes, based on the underlying causes, symptoms, and treatment responses. One common feature in certain types – particularly eosinophilic asthma – is the role of eosinophils , a type of white blood cells that contribute to inflammation in the airway s . 1   What is eosinophilic asthma ?   Eosinophilic asthma is a specific subtype of asthma caused by high levels of eosinophils in the blood and airways . 1 These cel...