My eosnophlia count is 10, other test results of CBC, diabetes and thyroid are OK. I get affected easily from Bangalore climate - sneezing , nosing, nose & eye irritation etc particularly in mornings. My age is 65. I do 1 Hr walking in the morning and take controlled food. Otherwise I m fit and am still working in an Engg Firm. Advise me ways to control this allergic deficiency and to reduce eosnophlia count. YYYY@YYYY 0000 Bangalore
Hello, Reading your query and the results of the blood tests, I presume that the percentage of eosinophil count is 10% that has several causes. The commonest cause in tropical countries is parasite infections, and antiparasitic treatment is recommended after stool culture studies. This is a must before going through unnecessary tests or treatments. If the eosinophil count remains high and sneezing and rhinoconjuncitivitis symptoms persist, it would suggest allergies as the underlying cause. Pollen allergy, smoke (industrial) are major factors that need high dose antihistamines and steroid nasal sprays. The duration of treatment will depend on the trigger (i.e., seasonal vs perennial [all year around]). There are several other causes but infections, allergies and rarely autoimmune diseases are causes of raised eosinophil counts. I also hope you have recognized red flags such as significant loss in weight and appetite that should be taken more seriously. I hope this was useful. Best Wishes.