Eosinophilic bronchitis (EB)

Eosinophilic bronchitis (EB) presents with chronic cough and sputum eosinophilia without the abnormalities of airway function seen in asthma. It responds to inhaled corticosteroids. Haemoptysis is not a symptom of EB.

Reference

  • Brightling CE, Ward R, Goh KL, Wardlaw AJ, Pavord ID. Eosinophilic bronchitis is an important cause of chronic cough. Am J Respir Crit Med1999; 160: 406–410.

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