Type statins used (N=31)
| Name | Number (%) | Drug class |
|---|---|---|
| Simvastatin* | 14 (45) | Lipophilic |
| Atorvastatin* | 13 (42) | Lipophilic |
| Lovastatin | 2 (6) | Lipophilic |
| Pravastatin | 2 (6) | Hydrophilic |
*Of all the statins used in patients with severe asthma, 87.1% were either simvastatin or atorvastatin.