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Is A MCV Count Of 97.4 A Cause For Concern?
Question: I have a MCV count of 97.4, and eosinophils count of 8.3%. Everything else is normal. I have a chronic persistent cough, enlarged tonsils, and I do also have digestion/potential gallbladder issues. What do you think I need to be on the alert for?
Brief Answer:
MCV used along with hemoglobin and mchc, not on its own
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
The upper limit of the mcv is approximately 95 at most labs so though your value is increased and it is understandable to be concerned, it is not a significant increase.
The MCV is not used on its own but along with the hemoglobin level and the MCH/c. It looks at the approximate value of the red blood cells.
In some types of anemia (low hemoglobin), the MCV and MCH are low whereas in other types of anemia, they are high.The MCV is used when the the blood tests indicate anemia or another problem to try to determine the nature of the problem or the type of anemia.
On its own, if everything else is normal (not referring to eosinophils because this is linked to the white cell count not hemoglobin), the MCV has no value.
It is used along with the hemoglobin, not on its own.
This means that since your hemoglobin is normal, this slight increase does not indicate any problems
In terms of the eosinophils, they are a type of white blood cells. They are usually increased if allergies are present.
Your increase along with the history of a persistent cough may indicate that you have post nasal drip.
This is suggested because post nasal drip ranks as the most common cause of chronic cough and it is usually caused by allergies.
It would cause enlarged tonsils as well because of the irritation. There are some persons who are not aware of the drip itself.
The use of decongestants, antihistamines and topical nasal sprays (eg nasonex, nasocort, flonase) would help to treat the post nasal drip.
If you have an idea of the cause of the allergic response then this should be avoided if possible
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
MCV used along with hemoglobin and mchc, not on its own
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
The upper limit of the mcv is approximately 95 at most labs so though your value is increased and it is understandable to be concerned, it is not a significant increase.
The MCV is not used on its own but along with the hemoglobin level and the MCH/c. It looks at the approximate value of the red blood cells.
In some types of anemia (low hemoglobin), the MCV and MCH are low whereas in other types of anemia, they are high.The MCV is used when the the blood tests indicate anemia or another problem to try to determine the nature of the problem or the type of anemia.
On its own, if everything else is normal (not referring to eosinophils because this is linked to the white cell count not hemoglobin), the MCV has no value.
It is used along with the hemoglobin, not on its own.
This means that since your hemoglobin is normal, this slight increase does not indicate any problems
In terms of the eosinophils, they are a type of white blood cells. They are usually increased if allergies are present.
Your increase along with the history of a persistent cough may indicate that you have post nasal drip.
This is suggested because post nasal drip ranks as the most common cause of chronic cough and it is usually caused by allergies.
It would cause enlarged tonsils as well because of the irritation. There are some persons who are not aware of the drip itself.
The use of decongestants, antihistamines and topical nasal sprays (eg nasonex, nasocort, flonase) would help to treat the post nasal drip.
If you have an idea of the cause of the allergic response then this should be avoided if possible
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I had old feather bedding and pillows. I have replaced everything. How likely is it that dust from old carpeting or bedding can cause this?
Or do you think living in NYC can cause this alone with air quality being what it is?
Or do you think living in NYC can cause this alone with air quality being what it is?
Brief Answer:
likely a combination of factors
Detailed Answer:
HI
Dust from the old carpeting or bedding can do it. You should use allergy bed covers if you are not currently doing this.
As you also correctly said, environmental allergens from the atmosphere can also definitely contribute. It is likely a combination.
At home, we have persons with increased post nasal drip/cough due to the sahara dust in the atmosphere so anything in your atmosphere can do it to you as well
Please feel free to ask any other questions
likely a combination of factors
Detailed Answer:
HI
Dust from the old carpeting or bedding can do it. You should use allergy bed covers if you are not currently doing this.
As you also correctly said, environmental allergens from the atmosphere can also definitely contribute. It is likely a combination.
At home, we have persons with increased post nasal drip/cough due to the sahara dust in the atmosphere so anything in your atmosphere can do it to you as well
Please feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thanks.
Brief Answer:
can contact if have any other queries
Detailed Answer:
HI
No problem
can contact if have any other queries
Detailed Answer:
HI
No problem
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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