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1. since your absolute
eosinophil count is 825/cmm [normal: 500/cmm], there is/are complaint of cough and wheezing, thus probably we are dealing with Eosinophilia for which other causes of the same has to be ruled out, like:
. allergic disorders [asthma/hay fever/ eczema/allergic vasculitis],
. parasitic infestations [hookworm,
ascariasis,
tropical eosinophilia,schistosomiasis]
. drugs like aspirin,iodides [cough preparation], penicillin,
nitrofurantoin, sulphonamides
. any malignancy or
collagen vascular disease.
2. Three major points in deciding treatment of cough are its duration, presence of expectoration and presence of wheezing, thus if there is no response, ask for investigations like:
. Hb%, WBC for eosinophil count [both are having abnormal values]
. Chest X-ray for
Tuberculosis,
Pneumonia, so in best interest seek an opinion of Chest Specialist and follow the Instructions as provided:
. Steam Inhalations:2-3 times a day.
. warm salt water gargles
. Avoid tobacco in any form
. cover the mouth while coughing to prevent spread of infection
i. Avoid: deep fried food ( samosa, pakoda, chips, idli), sour fruits ( mosambi, oranges, green grapes, lemon, shrikhand), protect neck area while riding bike, travelling in bus/car with open window panes,cold water, rice and milk at night.
ii. Take: lukewarm water with honey for gargles,moong/arhar dal, mulethi, laung, old brown rice, chapatti with no oil, papaya, black grapes, warm/ hot drinks often, take boiled vegetables, soft diet, sweet fruits.
PS. have a Physician check up to rule out any underlying/hidden cause with relevant investigations.