Cytologic abnormalities in horses with severe and mild-moderate asthma
Cytologic abnormalities in horses with severe and mild-moderate asthma
Cell Type | Normal | Severe Asthma | Mild-moderate Asthma |
|---|---|---|---|
Neutrophils | < 5% | 25%– 90% | > 10% – < 25%a |
Mast cells | < 2% | typically < 2% | > 5% |
Eosinophils | < 1% | typically < 1% | > 5% |
a Couetil LL, Cardwell JM, Gerber V, et al. Inflammatory airway disease of horses - revised consensus statement. JVIM. 2016;30:503-515. | |||