Eosinophilia

Question: eosinophilia? I have eosinophilia in my esophagus. Eosinophils are white blood cells that react to an allergy. Basically I have too many of those cells and they mirgrate to my esophagus causing me pain. I was just wondering if anybody knew of any medicines I can try. I have been on tagament, zyrtec, singular, and protonix. Any other suggestions? Thanks

Answer: So you have eosinophilic gastroenteritis? It can be related to foods you eat. Consider seeing a board certified allergist for further evaluation, as avoidance of those foods can cause dramatic improvements. Gastrocom (prescription only - very difficult to get these days) sometimes can help. Inhaled steroids (essentially, asthma steroid inhalers that you swallow) work can help also - talk to your doctor to find out if these could be right for you.

Question: what are the difference between sinusitis,eosinophilia and bronchitis? what are the difference and symptoms between sinusitis,eosinophilia and bronchitis?is three are connected?

Answer: Sinusitis is in the sinuses..nasal area....Bronchitis ..is in the bronchia...lungs...not sure about the eosinophilla..hope this helps.

Question: Does anyone know what pulmonary infiltrates with eosinophilia is? My 2 month old baby died 3 months ago. I got the autopsy report back and this is what they said she died of. She had a history of RSV, and they said that this could have caused it. I don't think that the doctor's did everything that they should have. She stopped breathing once when she had it, but we brought her back. She spent 6 days in the hospital and they sent her home. Well, it seemed like she stayed after that. I kept taking her to the doctor, and all they would say is that she just had a cold. They never would check anything on her. Any help you can give me would be great. Thanks

Answer: Mary, I am so, so, so sorry for your loss. I am not a doctor, just a Mom like you. My little girl has an interstitial lung disease of unknown origin (possibly post viral although no virus was identified) and suffered respiratory failure as a 2 week old baby. Thankfully, we have wonderful physicians who managed to save her when even they thought it was not likely. She is not perfect and is on oxygen at almost 10 months old, but she is still alive. There is absolutely no excuse for them not checking your daughter when you took her to them for help, and you definitely should see a lawyer. As far as what your baby may have had, is it possible for you to sit down and talk to a professional about what the results mean? If you can find one willing to talk to you, a pediatric pulmonologist would be an excellent resource and may help you find some answers. Also, I came across this article on eosinophilic pneumonia (the first link below) months ago. For some reason, it really caught my attention when I first saw it, and when I saw your question, I thought of it immediately. As I said, I'm not a doctor, so I may be way off, but to me, some of it seems to fit. The second link below is a link to the description of interstitial lung disease in children. Did any of those symptoms sound like your daughter after the RSV when she had the "cold?" Our kids are all too often dismissed as "just a cold" or "just asthma." My own daughter was "failure to thrive" until thankfully we found the right doctors. Again, I am so sorry.

Question: what is the exact mechanism of tropical pulmonary eosinophilia? what is the mechanism and causes of TPE illustrating with diagrams?

Answer: Some individuals with fertilized adult female worms produce allergic reactions directed against microfilaria, thereby clearing the released mf, but producing the clinical syndrome of Tropical Pulmonary Eosinophilia (TPE) without microfilariaemia (occult filariasis). This is usually detected in areas endemic for bancroftian filariasis. Males are more commonly affected. The commonest presentation is paroxysmal nocturnal cough with hyper eosinophilia, raised ESR, radiological findings of diffuse milary lesions or increased broncho-vascular markings with very high titres of antifilaial antibodies particularly against mf. There in an impaired lung function in most cases. If untreated, TPE may progress to a condition of chronic pulmonary fibrosis. So, basically, it's caused by an allergic reaction to microfilaria in the lungs.

Question: Do you know anything about the disease Eosinophilia? any information would really be appreciated about this blood disease, thank you!

Answer: What are eosinophils? An eosinophil is a type of white blood cell. Eosinophils are produced in the bone marrow and are normally found in the bloodstream and the gut lining. They contain proteins that help the body to fight infection from parasitic organisms, such as worms. But in certain diseases these proteins can damage the body. What is eosinophilia? The term eosinophilia refers to conditions in which abnormally high amounts of eosinophils are found in either the blood or in body tissues. READ MORE http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/fact…

Question: what is the most common cause of eosinophilia with bleeding? 16 y/oF with history of heavy & prolonged menstruation, bruises w/ no trauma,gumbleeding when brushing teeth. CBC shows wbc 12.2 predominance of eosinophils at 16%, normal platelet, APTT,PTPA,BT,CT,RBC.PBS leucocytosis w/ predominance of eosinophils

Answer: In the US: Parasitic infections do not cause eosinophilia commonly because helminthic (ie, worm) infections occur rarely in the United States as compared to developing countries. Eosinophilia most commonly is due to allergic conditions, including drug reactions and atopic asthma. Internationally: Helminthic infections are the most common cause of eosinophilia worldwide due to the high prevalence of helminthic parasite infections, several of which are estimated to involve hundreds of millions of people.

Question: Is there a complete cure for eosinophilia, if not treated will it become asthma?

Answer: Well it depends if it is primary or secondary? Secondary is generally related to allergies .... you find the source of your allergies ... and if you stay away ... if possible ... that should be it ... Allergies are commonly linked with Asthma ... but doesn't necessarily become a causative factor from eosinophilia ... many people have horribl eallergies and have zero history of asthma

Question: Does anyone know what the treatment for Eosinophilia is? Its a very rare white blood cell disease.

Answer: Eosinophilla is usually associated with the taking of oral preparation of an amino acid L-tryptophan. The treatment is usually supportive and...discontinuing the use of L-tryptophan. Supportive meaning the treatment of symptoms.

Question: EOSINOPHILIA does ANYONE know ANYTHING about IT? what is it? what causes it? what are the treatments? the seriousness of it? the only reason im asking is because i was diagnosed with it 2 days ago but i dont really understand it that well the internet tells you alot of ideas that conflict against eachother and would just like to know the answers to those questions. MANY THANKS :) xxx

Answer: Eosinophilia means an abnormally high number of eosinophils in your system - a kind of white blood cell that fights disease, but can in itself cause inflammation. Can be a reaction to infection, especially in parasitic infections, or as a reaction in asthmatic conditions. There are various symptoms, dependent on which is the triggering disease; eg asthma = breathlessness, etc. Don't worry too much and be guided by your doctors; I hope you get better soon.

Question: differential study between simple and tropical pulmonary eosinophilia?

Answer: www.baylorhealth.edu/proceedings/12_1/12… intmedweb.wfubmc.edu/grand_rounds/1995… www.medscape.com/viewarticle/520149_pr… I hope these help!!!