Question 1

i have ankylosing spondylitis & i take humira. my cbc came back with lymph & monocyte electronic were evaluated as high. 45.5% & 8.4%. bad or not?

Accepted Answer

Okay: Likely a non-significant finding. Recheck bloodwork in about a month to trend.

Question 2

what does a high monocyte mean?

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How high?: All lab results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the test is usually in the best position to do that. A high monocyte count may be seen with tuberculosis and some chronic viral infections.

Question 3

does prednosone raise monocytes?

Accepted Answer

Most typically: Neutrophils but monocytes could also be up.

Question 4

how safe electronic cigarettes are?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There are many different brands on the market now; assuming they are only water and nicotine as advertised then they are very safe and certainly safer than tobacco leaf.  With most of these you can wean the nicotine down gradually and get off of them as well.

Question 5

how safe are electronic cigarettes?

Accepted Answer

Why ask?: The non-nicotine e-cigarettes use water vapor to simulate smoking, but why "simulate" at all? Try sugarless gum or sugarless stick suckers if you must have the oral fixation. The e-cigarettes that provide nicotine at least do not have the tar and carbon monoxide, but the nicotine is still a potent vasoconstrictor and metabolic drug. Just say no to cigarettes and tobacco of any kind! please!

Question 6

electronic cigarette is good for you?

Accepted Answer

Compared to what?: Not as good as fresh fruits and vegetables, but somewhat better than smoking cigarettes and cigars.

Question 7

what is the best electronic cigarette?

Accepted Answer

Best for what: I think ultimately you will have to see if Consumers Reports or some other such publication reviews and ranks these products.  I do not recommend them. Some of my colleagues think they may ultimately help some people quit smoking, but so far the evidence is in the opposite direction. People use them because they are thought to be safer, and ultimately smoke MORE, not less. Their safety is unknown.

Question 8

blu electronic cigarette bad for health?

Accepted Answer

Yes: the question isn't whether they are harmful - nicotine is addictive, causes blood vessels to constrict and reduces blood flow to heart, brain and vital organs, and is what causes the vascular problems related to smoking. There are less "tars, " but nobody knows what the propellant (propylene glycol), flavorings, preservatives and other additives do, either short-term or long-term at this point.

Question 9

would sinusitis affect my monocyte count?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: While infectious and inflammatory conditions may alter the monocyte count, sinusitis typically does not increase the mono count significantly.

Question 10

are electronic cigarettes safe for health?

Accepted Answer

Not really: They may be better than regular smoking , but some contain non healthy ingredients as  well. Speak to your doctor and show him the brand that you might intend to use and get his opinion as well.

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