I am 83 years old male and for the last several months, I have high counts for eosinophiles and monocytes and there is a lot of dust, as we are digging up the ground for a new addition to our house. How does dust play a part in my elevated blood count?
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. There are many causes of high eosinophil count. Allergy, hypersensitivity, asthma, parasitic infection etc. can lead to high eosinophil count. You should search the cause. You may have dust allergy.  Furthermore, you should go for allergy test.  It will give you exact idea.  Avoid the substance against which you have allergy.  Antihistamines Chat Doctor. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.