Effects of atorvastatin added to inhaled corticosteroids on lung function and sputum cell counts in atopic asthma

Abstract

The addition of atorvastatin to inhaled corticosteroids results in no short-term improvement in asthma control but reduces sputum macrophage counts in mild to moderate atopic asthma. The change in sputum macrophage count suggests potential areas for investigation of statins in other chronic lung diseases.