Question 1

where can i get a eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome test? im located in connecticut?

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EMS: Eosiophilia- Myalgia Syndrome (EMS) is diagnosed by 3 criteria: A full workup of the patient for neoplastic disorders or infections should be undertaken. If negative for all, then a simple CBC with diff can detect eosinophils in the bloodstream. If they are over a specific number, and myalgia is present, the syndrome is confirmed. L tryptophan ingestion may cause EMS.

Question 2

5 htp and eosinophilia myalgia syndrome. how long do you have to take 5 htp, before you get eosinophilia myalgia? i have been taking it for 4 day now.

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Eosinophilia myalgia: Eosinophilia myalgia syndrome is a rare allergic disorder associated with consumption of l-tryptophan, 5-htp or a contaminant of supplements containing these compounds, possibly only in individuals with a genetic predisposition. Chances are you will not develop this rare condition. But if you do get muscle pain or shortness of breath while on 5-htp, you should stop taking it and go see a doctor.

Question 3

what does mild eosinophilia means?

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Diff possibilities: Mild eosinophilia can be due to many different things - can be because of allergies (seasonal, food, medication), can be due to a reaction to a medicine, can be due to a parasite infection, can also be found incidentally (which means nothing wrong). Doctor should repeat level to confirm. If you are healthy otherwise, probably not much to do.

Question 4

tropical eosinophilia means what?

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Tropical eosinophili: Tropical eosinophilia is caused by filaria which enter into the lung tissue and cause pulmonary infiltrates and an asthma like picture. This illness is usually limited to the tropical countries in southeast asia. These filaria cause an increase of the eosinophills in the blood count.

Question 5

what is tropical eosinophilia? what are the symptoms?

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Allergy to filaria: These are little worms carried by mosquitoes. As they travel through the lungs, they can produce asthma and other problems with breathing. There are often a lot of eosinophils in the blood during this illness, and the spleen tends to be big

Question 6

are there any relations between eosinophilia and hiv?

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Yes: People with untreated HIV sometimes have eosinophilia...Usually mild.

Question 7

what are the differences between sinusitis, eosinophilia and bronchitis?

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Different entities: Sinusitis: inflammation (+/- infection) of the sinsuses. Eosinophilia: elevated levels of a specific type of cell in the blood. Bronchitis: inflammation (+/-infection) of the bronchi, the larger air tubes in the lungs.

Question 8

eosinophilia and neutropenia?  is that bad or just allergies?

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Unlikely: You can see eosinophilia with allergies. However, neutropenia would not be due to allergies. Hopefully your doctor is looking into the cause.

Question 9

how do you treat pulmonary eosinophilia?

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Pulmonary Eosinophil: Have you seen an immune specialist or a pulmonary specialist for this issue? If not, you really need to start there. Pulmonary eosinophilia could range from benign issues to serious infiltrating disease by the eosinophils. But there are many treatment options. See a specialist for better information.

Question 10

eosinophilia esophahitis can ventolin & fluticasone help?

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Yes: One treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis involves swallowing inhaled steroids such as fluticasone which is found in flovent.  The ventolin will have no effect on the symptoms.  It is also worth exploring whether any foods such as milk may be triggering symptoms.  Foods can be eliminated empirically or based on prick and/or patch testing.

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