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Suggest Treatment For Ear Infection And Cold

I have a daughter that is a month shy of 27. Her white blood cell count is at 2.1 and has been low for 3 months now and she had what stated out as a ear infection and cold. I have been told to take her to a hematoligist and have a appointment for next monday. I am very worried should I be?
Fri, 2 Jun 2017
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Hello Dear
I evaluated your concern in depth .
@ This low WBC for 3 months are not normal , has to be evaluated for the
underlying pathology , not emergency but on planned basis .
@ Till then take utmost care to prevent any type of infection & if occurred
immediate control of the same , as her immune system at present is
weak due to low WBC count
@ Gentle suggestions for your daughter to get fast recovery
# Ciprofloxacin ear drops in affected ear 2 drops every 6 hourly .
# keep the ears clean , dry .
# apply cotton plus in ears when out of home
# avoid exposure to dusty environment , pollen containing areas
# in our clinic we recommend simple anti cold medications with systemic
antibiotics as per the need of the case .
# avoid chilled beverages, biscuits , ice creams , chocolates , junk foods
# deep breathing exercises & YOGA support a lot
# diet balanced in all nutrients to combat against any invading pathogens
Hope this will help you definitely .
Feel free to ask any further health related question in future anytime .
Thanks for using health care magic .
Regards dear .
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Suggest Treatment For Ear Infection And Cold

Hello Dear I evaluated your concern in depth . @ This low WBC for 3 months are not normal , has to be evaluated for the underlying pathology , not emergency but on planned basis . @ Till then take utmost care to prevent any type of infection & if occurred immediate control of the same , as her immune system at present is weak due to low WBC count @ Gentle suggestions for your daughter to get fast recovery # Ciprofloxacin ear drops in affected ear 2 drops every 6 hourly . # keep the ears clean , dry . # apply cotton plus in ears when out of home # avoid exposure to dusty environment , pollen containing areas # in our clinic we recommend simple anti cold medications with systemic antibiotics as per the need of the case . # avoid chilled beverages, biscuits , ice creams , chocolates , junk foods # deep breathing exercises & YOGA support a lot # diet balanced in all nutrients to combat against any invading pathogens Hope this will help you definitely . Feel free to ask any further health related question in future anytime . Thanks for using health care magic . Regards dear .