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We aimed to evaluate the association between Eos and the degree of airway inflammation as specified by exhaled NO parameters and to assess the relationships between exhaled NO parameters and small airway dysfunction using spirometric and plethysmographic indices. Methods: We conducted an observational study of asthmatic outpatients who underwent spirometry, plethysmography, and exhaled NO measurements. Multivariable regression models were used to estimate associations between Eos and FeNO, J\u2019awNO, CANO, and spirometric\/plethysmographic indices, adjusting for age, sex, body mass index, and relevant covariates. Results: The analytic cohort included 121 patients (49 men; 72 women; median age 54.2 years). Small airway obstruction and a range of airway inflammation severity were observed. Mean (SD) or median [IQR] values, as appropriate, were: FEF75 z-score \u22120.62 (0.96); FEF25\u201375 z-score \u22121.27 (1.29); RV z-score 1.26 (0.94); RV\/TLC z-score 1.60 (1.10); J\u2019awNO 60.20 nL\/min (102.80); FeNO 23.61 ppb (37.61); CANO 3.80 ppb (4.12); and Eos 260 cells\/\u00b5L (430). Log-transformed Eos (log[Eos]) was associated with FeNO, J\u2019awNO, and CANO (adjusted marginal slope [95% CI]: 12.11 [9.35\u201314.69], 33.56 [25.34\u201341.19], and 1.14 [0.84\u20131.43], respectively). Log(Eos) was also positively associated with RV and RV\/TLC, but negatively associated with FEF25\u201375, FEF75, and FEV1. Similarly, CANO was positively associated with RV and RV\/TLC and inversely associated with FEF25\u201375 and FEF75. No significant associations were observed for FeNO or J\u2019awNO. Conclusions: Blood eosinophils were independently associated with all exhaled NO parameters. 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