Is an eosinophil count of 10×10⁹/L severe?
Disease description:
Recently, my cough has persisted without improvement, accompanied by chest tightness. During a physical examination, my eosinophil count was found to be 10×10⁹/L. Is this condition serious? Could it indicate a major illness?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
In general, an eosinophil count of 10×10⁹/L does not necessarily indicate a severe condition.
Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell, and their normal range in adults is typically 0.02-0.5×10⁹/L. An eosinophil count of 10×10⁹/L is significantly higher than the normal range. However, there are various causes for elevated eosinophils, including medication effects, bronchial asthma, parasitic infections, allergic reactions, and others. In these situations, elevated eosinophils may not directly reflect severe illness, and with effective treatment, the condition can be controlled and the eosinophil count may gradually return to normal.
However, if the elevated eosinophil count is caused by certain serious diseases such as scarlet fever or hypereosinophilic syndrome, the condition may be relatively severe. These diseases can lead to multi-organ damage and serious complications, requiring timely medical attention and targeted treatment.
During treatment, patients are advised to maintain healthy lifestyle habits, follow medical instructions for medication, and undergo regular blood tests, including complete blood count, to monitor changes in their condition.
