Abstract

Asthma biomarkers from a variety of sources have variable clinical utility, performance characteristics, and applicability. Sputum mast cells (MC) have been identified in stable, asymptomatic asthmatics, as well as more severe asthmatics. [Foresi, JACI, 1997; Fajt, AAAAI, 2011] Little is known about the treatment response to steroids in sputum MCs from different subtypes of asthma.

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