Table 1—

Treatment algorithm

SymptomsSputum eosinophils
<1%1–3%>3%
ImprovedDecrease bronchodilatorDecrease bronchodilatorDecrease bronchodilator
Decrease anti-inflammatoryNo change in anti-inflammatoryIncrease anti-inflammatory
No changeNo change in bronchodilatorNo change in bronchodilatorNo change in bronchodilator
Decrease anti-inflammatoryNo change in anti-inflammatoryIncrease anti-inflammatory
WorseIncrease bronchodilatorIncrease bronchodilatorIncrease bronchodilator
Decrease anti-inflammatoryNo change in anti-inflammatoryIncrease anti-inflammatory