Remodeling can be counteracted through a proactive treatment strategy

If certain key, evidence-based principles are followed, remission is now an achievable goal in asthma treatment. First, it is recommended to routinely supplement spirometry with a blood test to measure eosinophil counts, as this has proven to be an extremely important biomarker. Second, bronchodilator therapy should be combined with anti-inflammatory therapy; highly effective biologics are now available for severe asthma. Third, long-term asthma control is essential, involving the monitoring of progression parameters such as eosinophil count and FeNO and, if necessary, adjustment of therapy.