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The role of these neutrophils warrants thorough investigation.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>In this study, three genotypes of mice were utilized to establish an asthma model aggravated by LPS combined with ovalbumin (OVA). The bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) of mice was obtained to detect neutrophil-related inflammatory factors. Lung tissues were collected for staining, and neutrophils derived from bone marrow of mice were subjected to transcriptomic sequencing analysis.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Our findings revealed that, compared to eosinophilic asthma, Exacerbated asthma triggered by LPS combined with OVA showed more severe airway inflammation. Neutrophil-related markers like IL6, IL8, and neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) were significantly elevated in this model. Inhibiting neutrophils production significantly improved airway inflammation and lung function. Analysis of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in bone marrow neutrophils highlighted enrichment in the NETs pathway. 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