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Question: My eosinophils count was 8. Normal was 1-4. Is this very high, high? How bad is it?
Brief Answer:
may be due to allergies
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Very high eosinophils can sometimes indicate serious problems but you result is not indicative of any serious life threatening condition.
It is not high enough
Eosinophils are one of the types of white blood cells.
White blood cells are important in the body's immune response against infections and allergies.
Eosinophils tend to be high in allergic conditions such as allergic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, allergic reaction to medication, foods etc
Just having a post nasal drip due to allergies would cause a slight increase.
Your mild increase is likely related to a mild allergy
Higher levels would also be found in parasitic infection and blood disorders (not the level you have).
If you remain concerned then you can consider discussing with your doctor and also you can consider repeating at a later date to see if there is any change.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
may be due to allergies
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Very high eosinophils can sometimes indicate serious problems but you result is not indicative of any serious life threatening condition.
It is not high enough
Eosinophils are one of the types of white blood cells.
White blood cells are important in the body's immune response against infections and allergies.
Eosinophils tend to be high in allergic conditions such as allergic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, allergic reaction to medication, foods etc
Just having a post nasal drip due to allergies would cause a slight increase.
Your mild increase is likely related to a mild allergy
Higher levels would also be found in parasitic infection and blood disorders (not the level you have).
If you remain concerned then you can consider discussing with your doctor and also you can consider repeating at a later date to see if there is any change.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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