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What causes elevated eosinophil levels?

Sep 22, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Feng
Introduction
In general, elevated eosinophil levels may be caused by intense physical exercise, excessive stress, long-term smoking or alcohol consumption, intestinal parasitic infections, bronchial asthma, and other factors. It is important to get adequate rest, relieve psychological stress in a timely manner, quit smoking, limit alcohol intake, and maintain healthy lifestyle habits to support overall health. If any discomfort or symptoms occur, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly.

Eosinophilia generally refers to an elevated number of eosinophils beyond the normal range. Increased eosinophil levels may be caused by intense physical exercise, excessive stress, long-term smoking or alcohol consumption, parasitic infections, bronchial asthma, and other factors. If discomfort symptoms occur, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly. Specific analyses are as follows:

1. Intense Physical Exercise

After intense physical activity, the body releases stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which can temporarily increase eosinophil counts. Adequate rest is advised, allowing eosinophil levels to naturally return to normal.

2. Excessive Stress

Long-term mental tension or significant emotional fluctuations can affect the body's immune regulation, leading to increased eosinophil production. Ensuring sufficient sleep and reducing work- and life-related stress are recommended.

3. Long-Term Smoking and Alcohol Consumption

Smoking and excessive alcohol intake act as strong immunosuppressants, potentially disrupting normal immune responses and causing changes in white blood cell levels, including eosinophils. Complete smoking cessation, limited alcohol intake, improved quality of life, and protection of respiratory and immune system health are strongly advised.

4. Parasitic Infections

Poor hand hygiene and inadequate dietary sanitation may lead to parasitic infections. These infections activate the immune system, prompting eosinophils to participate in parasite elimination, thereby increasing eosinophil levels. This condition is often accompanied by symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea. Medications such as albendazole tablets, metronidazole tablets, and mebendazole tablets may be used for treatment under medical guidance.

5. Bronchial Asthma

Bronchial asthma is commonly associated with genetic factors, long-term smoking, lack of physical activity, and other causes. During inflammatory processes, eosinophils accumulate in the airways and participate in inflammatory reactions, resulting in elevated blood eosinophil counts. Symptoms typically include wheezing, coughing, and chest tightness. Treatment may include medications such as budesonide inhaler, azelastine fluticasone nasal spray, and salmeterol xinafoate inhaler, used under a doctor’s supervision.

In daily life, adequate rest, timely relief of psychological stress, quitting smoking, limiting alcohol consumption, and maintaining healthy lifestyle habits are beneficial for preserving overall health.

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