3. Documented clinical history of asthma for ≥6 months prior to screening visit
4. R5-R20 ≥0.07 kPa/L/s as measured on impulse oscillometry during the screening visit.
* 5\. Historical evidence (within past 24 months) of eosinophilic airways disease, evidenced by sputum eosinophil count ≥3% and/or FeNo ≥35 ppb.
You may not be if
1. Any severe chronic respiratory disease other than asthma.
2. Subject has a smoking history ≥10 "pack years" (i.e., at least 1 pack of 20 cigarettes/day for 10 years or 10 packs/day for 1 year, etc.)
3. Current smoking history within 12 months prior to the screening visit
4. Near fatal or life-threatening (including intubation) asthma within the past year.
5. Known history of systemic (injectable or oral) corticosteroid medication within 1 month of visit 1.
6. Evidence of a clinically unstable disease as determined by medical history or physical examination that, in the investigator's opinion, precludes entry into the study. 'Clinically unstable' is defined as any disease that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would put the subject at risk through study participation, or which would affect the outcome of the study.
7. In the investigator's opinion a clinically significant upper or lower respiratory infection within 4 weeks prior to visit 1.
8. Current evidence or known history of alcohol and/or substance abuse within 12 months prior to the screening visit.
9. Subject has taken β-blocking agents, tricyclic antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, astemizole, quinidine type antiarrhythmics, or potent CYP 3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole within 1 week prior to screening visit.
10. Current use of bronchodilators / anti-inflammatory agents other than those specified in the protocol.
11. Known or suspected sensitivity to study drug or excipients.
12. Participation in a clinical drug study within 30 days of the screening visit.
13. Current participation in a clinical study.
1. Contraindication for MRI scanning (as assessed by local MRI safety questionnaire), which includes, but is not limited to: presence of non-MRI compatible artificial heart valves, hydrocephalus shunts, intracranial aneurysm clips, joint replacements or metal implants, pacemakers or other cardiac rhythm management devices, claustrophobia, history of metal in the eye, presence of shrapnel from a war injury, callipers or braces, dentures, dental plates or hearing aids that include metal and cannot be removed, history of epilepsy or black-outs, ear implants, piercings cannot be removed, intrauterine contraceptive device or coil.
2. Inability to stay in the supine position for the duration of the scanning procedure
3. Obesity (body weight \>140kg).
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