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However, due to the generalized heterogeneity and complexity of asthma, its therapeutic efficacy in difficult-to-treat asthma is limited. Recently, a precision medicine approach based on the identification and intervention of treatable traits of chronic airway disease has been proposed and appears to be of greater benefit to asthmatics. We reported a 71-year-old male with uncontrolled asthma and multiple exacerbations over the past year. He complained of persistent dyspnea despite high-dose of inhaled corticosteroids plus other controllers. Does this patient have some potential treatable traits contributing to difficult-to-treat asthma? 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