How to Treat Elevated Eosinophil Percentage
Feb 24, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Guoqiang
Introduction
1. Bronchial Asthma: Bronchial asthma is a heterogeneous disease characterized by chronic airway inflammation involving multiple cell types and cellular components.
2. Allergy: An allergy is an immune-mediated reaction that occurs upon re-exposure to a specific antigen in a previously sensitized individual, resulting in tissue damage or functional disturbance.
3. Ascariasis: Ascariasis is a parasitic infection caused by the roundworm *Ascaris lumbricoides*, which resides primarily in the human small intestine but may also migrate to other organs.
Eosinophils are one of the parameters routinely measured in a complete blood count (CBC) and represent a specific subtype of white blood cells. An elevated percentage of eosinophils may indicate underlying pathological conditions. Below, we address the question of how to manage an elevated eosinophil percentage.
How is an elevated eosinophil percentage treated?
An elevated eosinophil percentage can be managed with pharmacological therapy. Common causes include bronchial asthma, allergic reactions, and ascariasis.
1. Bronchial Asthma: Bronchial asthma is a heterogeneous chronic airway inflammatory disease involving multiple cell types and mediators. Clinical manifestations include chest tightness, wheezing, cough, and dyspnea. Eosinophilia may also occur. Treatment options include inhaled budesonide aerosol or beclomethasone dipropionate aerosol.
2. Allergic Reactions: Allergy refers to tissue damage or functional disturbances triggered by re-exposure to a previously encountered antigen in a sensitized individual. Symptoms may include pruritus, erythema, and swelling of the skin; severe cases may be associated with elevated eosinophil percentages. Antihistamines—such as loratadine tablets or chlorpheniramine maleate tablets—should be administered per physician guidance.
3. Ascariasis: Ascariasis is caused by infestation with *Ascaris lumbricoides*, which resides primarily in the small intestine but may migrate to other organs. Symptoms include abdominal pain, distension, nausea, vomiting, and anorexia. Eosinophilia is commonly observed. Anthelmintic agents—such as mebendazole tablets or levamisole hydrochloride tablets—may be prescribed.
The above outlines therapeutic approaches for managing an elevated eosinophil percentage. We hope this information is helpful to you.
