My Sister Has Been Having Breathing Issues When Exposed To Cold Weather

Posted on Fri, 18 Feb 2022

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Question : Hello Doctor, my sister has been having breathing issues hence we contacted a doctor and did a blood test which showed higher levels of Eosinophils. Attached is the blood test report. Doctor has been told not to get exposed to cold weather and recommended to use montelukast sodium and Levocetirizine hydrochloride tablets for 6 months. This sounds funny but she has read few articles on web and afraid of Cancer, we are going to get tested for that as well but I was hoping for second opinion and also may be recommendations on how to reduce Eosinophils count. I've attached blood test report. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Continue Montelukast plus levocetrizine.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I can understand your concern.
I have gone through the report you have attached.
No need to worry for cancer.
This is not cancer.
This is simple allergic changes in blood report.
And the medication given to you is appropriate to reduce eosinophil count.
Also get done Serum IgE level to confirm allergies.
No need to worry for cancer.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your sister.
Thanks.

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