Markers of Systemic and Lung Inflammation in Childhood Asthma

Abstract

In asthmatic children with uncontrolled asthma serum hs-CRP was increased compared to children with controlled asthma. Although F(E)NO values were also increased (insignificantly) and inversely correlated with hs-CRP they were probably reflecting different etiology underlying the loss of control. The role of peripheral blood biomarkers in asthmatics is still poorly investigated so new studies are required.