INFLAMMATION
Role of Type 2 Inflammation in Asthma
A hidden potential cause
An unseen cause of asthma
There may be an underlying reason behind your asthma. And it could be coming from inside your own body.
Understanding the triggers
Many things can cause a flare-up, but inflammation is always involved somewhere down the line:
Internal Triggers
An overactive immune response can cause chronic inflammation, leading to swelling and narrowing of the airways, making it harder to breathe.
Environmental Triggers
External factors like pollen, smoke, weather changes, or exercise can trigger excessive inflammation, bringing on asthma symptoms or making them worse.
Chronic Conditions
Some chronic conditions, like obesity or age-related changes, can also increase inflammation or make breathing more difficult.
Biologics can target inflammation
Up to 88% of people with asthma have type 2 inflammation. Biologics target inflammation directly. They work at its source, helping to reduce the inflammation and improve long-term control.
If you're still having symptoms despite daily maintenance medications, it may be time to talk to your doctor about whether a biologic could be right for you.
Other inflammatory conditions.
Asthma isn’t the only condition linked to type 2 inflammation. There are other conditions with underlying type 2 inflammation that can even exist alongside each other at the same time.
