The following features are indicative of Eosinophilia:
dry, unproductive cough
slight fever chest pain
wheezing
dyspnea
rapid breathing rate
weight loss
night sweats
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Common Causes of Eosinophilia
The following are the most common causes of Eosinophilia:
allergic disorders
asthma
dermatitis herpetiformis
IgG4-related disease
parasitic infections
addison's disease
Other Causes of Eosinophilia
The following are the less common causes of Eosinophilia:
stress-induced suppression of adrenal gland function
chronic myelogenous leukemia
Risk Factors for Eosinophilia
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Eosinophilia:
pyogenic inflammation
hypoadrenalism
Prevention of Eosinophilia
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Eosinophilia.
Occurrence of Eosinophilia
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Eosinophilia cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Eosinophilia can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Eosinophilia can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Eosinophilia
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Eosinophilia:
Complete blood counting (CBC): To know an absolute eosinophil count
Serologic testing: To confirm parasitic and connective tissue diseases
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): To diagnose solid tumors
Doctor for Diagnosis of Eosinophilia
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Eosinophilia:
Infection Specialist
Complications of Eosinophilia if untreated
Yes, Eosinophilia causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Eosinophilia is left untreated:
hypereosinophilic syndrome
asthma
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Eosinophilia
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Eosinophilia:
Nutritional Supplements: To cope up with increase in eosinophil counts
Patient Support for Treatment of Eosinophilia
The following actions may help Eosinophilia patients:
Support groups: Help cope up with severe conditions of eosinophils
