What Type of Asthma Do You Have?
Your asthma is as unique as you are. Understanding your specific asthma type is crucial for effective treatment. At Advanced Asthma Clinic, we identify your asthma endotype—the biological mechanism driving your symptoms—and create a treatment plan that targets it precisely.
The Major Asthma Types
Type 2-High (TH2) Asthma
Signs you might have Type 2-High asthma:
- Allergies to pollen, dust mites, or pet dander
- Symptoms that worsen during allergy season
- Nasal polyps or chronic sinusitis
- Good response to inhaled steroids
- Blood test showing elevated eosinophils (a type of white blood cell)
- Elevated Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO)
Type 2-High asthma involves specific immune cells called T-helper 2 (TH2) cells and chemicals they produce, particularly interleukins IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13. These drive inflammation in your airways and cause many common asthma symptoms.
Breakthrough Treatment Alert: Most of today's biologic therapies specifically target Type 2-High asthma mechanisms!
Non-Type 2 (Non-TH2) Asthma
Signs you might have Non-Type 2 asthma:
- Adult-onset asthma
- Less response to traditional inhaled steroids
- Few or no allergies
- Symptoms triggered by exercise, stress, or irritants (like smoke or pollution)
- Normal or low levels of eosinophils and FeNO
Non-Type 2 asthma involves different inflammatory pathways, often including neutrophils (another type of white blood cell) and various immune signals like IL-17.
Breakthrough Treatment Alert: Our clinic offers innovative research treatments specifically for Non-Type 2 asthma, an area where traditional treatments often fall short.
Mixed or Unclear Asthma Types
Many patients have features of multiple asthma types, or their asthma type changes over time. Our advanced testing can identify these complex patterns and help design the most effective treatment strategy.