A 55-year-old with severe asthma exacerbations despite high-dose ICS/LABA and eosinophils 450/µL seeks biologic therapy. What blood eosinophil thresho...

Question

A 55-year-old with severe asthma exacerbations despite high-dose ICS/LABA and eosinophils 450/µL seeks biologic therapy. What blood eosinophil threshold supports anti-IL‑5 therapy consideration?

Accepted Answer

≥300/µL

Answer

≥100/µL

Answer

≥150/µL

Answer

≥500/µL only

Answer

No threshold needed

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Severe Asthma-Biologics

A 55-year-old with severe asthma exacerbations despite high-dose ICS/LABA and eosinophils 450/µL seeks biologic therapy. What blood eosinophil threshold supports anti-IL‑5 therapy consideration?