Skip Navigation

Discussions

Has anyone with bronchiectasis been diagnosed with high eosinophil levels?

In: General Discussion
69 1861
S

After being told I have bronchiectasis, my pulmonologist informed me that my eosinophil levels were extremely high, 179 was the count, and that it was the main cause of my asthma. Has anyone else experienced this?

Latest Activity: August 1, 2017
11
69 Replies

Replies

K

Hello Susan,
Did your doctor give you anymore details? Did he mention any other terms or diagnosis other than asthma?

Latest Activity: July 29, 2017
K

Hello Susan,
Did your doctor give you anymore details? Did he mention any other terms or diagnosis other than asthma?

Latest Activity: July 29, 2017
K

Hello Susan,
Did your doctor give you anymore details? Did he mention any other terms or diagnosis other than asthma?

Latest Activity: July 29, 2017
K

Hello Susan,
Did your doctor give you anymore details? Did he mention any other terms or diagnosis other than asthma?

Latest Activity: July 29, 2017
K

Hello Susan,
Did your doctor give you anymore details? Did he mention any other terms or diagnosis other than asthma?

Latest Activity: July 29, 2017
K

Hello Susan,
Did your doctor give you anymore details? Did he mention any other terms or diagnosis other than asthma?

Latest Activity: July 29, 2017
K

Hello Susan,
Did your doctor give you anymore details? Did he mention any other terms or diagnosis other than asthma?

Latest Activity: July 29, 2017
K

Dear Susan,

Hello! This may provide some additional information. Please let me know if it helps. http://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/eosinophilia/ba...

Latest Activity: July 29, 2017
5
S

Thank you so much. reading as much as i can about it.

Latest Activity: July 29, 2017
5
S

No, he said that the chronic inflamation was caused by the elevated eosinophil levels and that causes the mucus buildup, wheezing ,shortness of breath, asthma. He said the bronchiectasis was mild and secondary. He also suggested I take Nucala injections once a month to control the eosinophil and help the asthma. It's a very new drug and not much has been studied about it. I'm very hesitant about receiving these injections.

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
S

No, he said that the chronic inflamation was caused by the elevated eosinophil levels and that causes the mucus buildup, wheezing ,shortness of breath, asthma. He said the bronchiectasis was mild and secondary. He also suggested I take Nucala injections once a month to control the eosinophil and help the asthma. It's a very new drug and not much has been studied about it. I'm very hesitant about receiving these injections.

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
S

No, he said that the chronic inflamation was caused by the elevated eosinophil levels and that causes the mucus buildup, wheezing ,shortness of breath, asthma. He said the bronchiectasis was mild and secondary. He also suggested I take Nucala injections once a month to control the eosinophil and help the asthma. It's a very new drug and not much has been studied about it. I'm very hesitant about receiving these injections.

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
S

No, he said that the chronic inflamation was caused by the elevated eosinophil levels and that causes the mucus buildup, wheezing ,shortness of breath, asthma. He said the bronchiectasis was mild and secondary. He also suggested I take Nucala injections once a month to control the eosinophil and help the asthma. It's a very new drug and not much has been studied about it. I'm very hesitant about receiving these injections.

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
S

No, he said that the chronic inflamation was caused by the elevated eosinophil levels and that causes the mucus buildup, wheezing ,shortness of breath, asthma. He said the bronchiectasis was mild and secondary. He also suggested I take Nucala injections once a month to control the eosinophil and help the asthma. It's a very new drug and not much has been studied about it. I'm very hesitant about receiving these injections.

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
S

No, he said that the chronic inflamation was caused by the elevated eosinophil levels and that causes the mucus buildup, wheezing ,shortness of breath, asthma. He said the bronchiectasis was mild and secondary. He also suggested I take Nucala injections once a month to control the eosinophil and help the asthma. It's a very new drug and not much has been studied about it. I'm very hesitant about receiving these injections.

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
S

No, he said that the chronic inflamation was caused by the elevated eosinophil levels and that causes the mucus buildup, wheezing ,shortness of breath, asthma. He said the bronchiectasis was mild and secondary. He also suggested I take Nucala injections once a month to control the eosinophil and help the asthma. It's a very new drug and not much has been studied about it. I'm very hesitant about receiving these injections.

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
m

Hi SusanL. I'm sorry, I don't know about this. I hope there will be a way to loosen the mucus buildup that you currently have. I hope the asthma can be treated so you can feel much better. Have a nice day.

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
m

Hi SusanL. I'm sorry, I don't know about this. I hope there will be a way to loosen the mucus buildup that you currently have. I hope the asthma can be treated so you can feel much better. Have a nice day.

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
m

Hi SusanL. I'm sorry, I don't know about this. I hope there will be a way to loosen the mucus buildup that you currently have. I hope the asthma can be treated so you can feel much better. Have a nice day.

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
m

Hi SusanL. I'm sorry, I don't know about this. I hope there will be a way to loosen the mucus buildup that you currently have. I hope the asthma can be treated so you can feel much better. Have a nice day.

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
m

Hi SusanL. I'm sorry, I don't know about this. I hope there will be a way to loosen the mucus buildup that you currently have. I hope the asthma can be treated so you can feel much better. Have a nice day.

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
m

Hi SusanL. I'm sorry, I don't know about this. I hope there will be a way to loosen the mucus buildup that you currently have. I hope the asthma can be treated so you can feel much better. Have a nice day.

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
m

Hi SusanL. I'm sorry, I don't know about this. I hope there will be a way to loosen the mucus buildup that you currently have. I hope the asthma can be treated so you can feel much better. Have a nice day.

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
K

Susan,

You are welcome. I hope that the information is beneficial. Knowledge is power. :)

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
8
K

Susan,
I do not know enough about this new drug to comment. Sorry.

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
K

Susan,
I do not know enough about this new drug to comment. Sorry.

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
K

Susan,
I do not know enough about this new drug to comment. Sorry.

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
K

Susan,
I do not know enough about this new drug to comment. Sorry.

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
K

Susan,
I do not know enough about this new drug to comment. Sorry.

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
K

Susan,
I do not know enough about this new drug to comment. Sorry.

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
K

Susan,
I do not know enough about this new drug to comment. Sorry.

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
K

There are shots for high esoniophills called nucala.


https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/InformationOnDrugs/ucm516834.htm

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
K

There are shots for high esoniophills called nucala.


https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/InformationOnDrugs/ucm516834.htm

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
K

There are shots for high esoniophills called nucala.


https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/InformationOnDrugs/ucm516834.htm

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
K

There are shots for high esoniophills called nucala.


https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/InformationOnDrugs/ucm516834.htm

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
K

There are shots for high esoniophills called nucala.


https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/InformationOnDrugs/ucm516834.htm

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
K

There are shots for high esoniophills called nucala.


https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/InformationOnDrugs/ucm516834.htm

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
K

There are shots for high esoniophills called nucala.


https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/InformationOnDrugs/ucm516834.htm

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
K

There is a xolair and nucala support group on FB!!!

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
K

There is a xolair and nucala support group on FB!!!

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
K

There is a xolair and nucala support group on FB!!!

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
K

There is a xolair and nucala support group on FB!!!

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
K

There is a xolair and nucala support group on FB!!!

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
K

There is a xolair and nucala support group on FB!!!

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
K

There is a xolair and nucala support group on FB!!!

Latest Activity: July 30, 2017
S

Thanks so much for the support and information. My doctor suggested Cinqair monthly IV or Nucala monthly injections. I very hesitant to receive these as to the negative side effects. It would be helpful to speak to people who are receiving the injections. Thanks.

Latest Activity: July 31, 2017
S

Thanks so much for the support and information. My doctor suggested Cinqair monthly IV or Nucala monthly injections. I very hesitant to receive these as to the negative side effects. It would be helpful to speak to people who are receiving the injections. Thanks.

Latest Activity: July 31, 2017
S

Thanks so much for the support and information. My doctor suggested Cinqair monthly IV or Nucala monthly injections. I very hesitant to receive these as to the negative side effects. It would be helpful to speak to people who are receiving the injections. Thanks.

Latest Activity: July 31, 2017
S

Thanks so much for the support and information. My doctor suggested Cinqair monthly IV or Nucala monthly injections. I very hesitant to receive these as to the negative side effects. It would be helpful to speak to people who are receiving the injections. Thanks.

Latest Activity: July 31, 2017
S

Thanks so much for the support and information. My doctor suggested Cinqair monthly IV or Nucala monthly injections. I very hesitant to receive these as to the negative side effects. It would be helpful to speak to people who are receiving the injections. Thanks.

Latest Activity: July 31, 2017
S

Thanks so much for the support and information. My doctor suggested Cinqair monthly IV or Nucala monthly injections. I very hesitant to receive these as to the negative side effects. It would be helpful to speak to people who are receiving the injections. Thanks.

Latest Activity: July 31, 2017
S

Thanks so much for the support and information. My doctor suggested Cinqair monthly IV or Nucala monthly injections. I very hesitant to receive these as to the negative side effects. It would be helpful to speak to people who are receiving the injections. Thanks.

Latest Activity: July 31, 2017
K

Susan,
You are welcome. Yes, it is so very helpful to speak with others receiving similar treatments.
You may be able to find out more details of timeframe for effectiveness, side effects other than what is written on the package inserts.

Latest Activity: August 1, 2017
K

Susan,
You are welcome. Yes, it is so very helpful to speak with others receiving similar treatments.
You may be able to find out more details of timeframe for effectiveness, side effects other than what is written on the package inserts.

Latest Activity: August 1, 2017
K

Susan,
You are welcome. Yes, it is so very helpful to speak with others receiving similar treatments.
You may be able to find out more details of timeframe for effectiveness, side effects other than what is written on the package inserts.

Latest Activity: August 1, 2017
K

Susan,
You are welcome. Yes, it is so very helpful to speak with others receiving similar treatments.
You may be able to find out more details of timeframe for effectiveness, side effects other than what is written on the package inserts.

Latest Activity: August 1, 2017
K

Susan,
You are welcome. Yes, it is so very helpful to speak with others receiving similar treatments.
You may be able to find out more details of timeframe for effectiveness, side effects other than what is written on the package inserts.

Latest Activity: August 1, 2017
K

Susan,
You are welcome. Yes, it is so very helpful to speak with others receiving similar treatments.
You may be able to find out more details of timeframe for effectiveness, side effects other than what is written on the package inserts.

Latest Activity: August 1, 2017
K

Susan,
You are welcome. Yes, it is so very helpful to speak with others receiving similar treatments.
You may be able to find out more details of timeframe for effectiveness, side effects other than what is written on the package inserts.

Latest Activity: August 1, 2017
K

I asked my dr about my esinophils said mine are ok. I have been on xolair for many years. I get 375 mg every two weeks which is 3 shots for allergies which I have many.

Latest Activity: August 1, 2017
K

I asked my dr about my esinophils said mine are ok. I have been on xolair for many years. I get 375 mg every two weeks which is 3 shots for allergies which I have many.

Latest Activity: August 1, 2017
K

I asked my dr about my esinophils said mine are ok. I have been on xolair for many years. I get 375 mg every two weeks which is 3 shots for allergies which I have many.

Latest Activity: August 1, 2017
K

I asked my dr about my esinophils said mine are ok. I have been on xolair for many years. I get 375 mg every two weeks which is 3 shots for allergies which I have many.

Latest Activity: August 1, 2017
K

I asked my dr about my esinophils said mine are ok. I have been on xolair for many years. I get 375 mg every two weeks which is 3 shots for allergies which I have many.

Latest Activity: August 1, 2017
K

I asked my dr about my esinophils said mine are ok. I have been on xolair for many years. I get 375 mg every two weeks which is 3 shots for allergies which I have many.

Latest Activity: August 1, 2017
K

I asked my dr about my esinophils said mine are ok. I have been on xolair for many years. I get 375 mg every two weeks which is 3 shots for allergies which I have many.

Latest Activity: August 1, 2017
A

Yes. My boyfriend was diagnosed a year ago with moderate to severe asthma and his doctor told us that his levels were high. He is now considering bronchial thermoplasty surgery because his breathing and fatigue is so bad. After seeing your post I am going to request that his doctor investigate his immunity response and clarify his findings with us. Thank you and good luck. Will update soon.

Latest Activity: September 13, 2017
2
K

Hello! You are now bring a great patient advocate. I wish you both the very best! Please keep us posted on the outcome

Latest Activity: September 13, 2017
3
K

Hello! Here is an article on the bronchial thermoplasty procedure. There are many other articles , listed under safety of this procedure and quality of life. Knowledge of details of each and every procedure is so important prior to the procedure.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/21159907/

Latest Activity: September 14, 2017
13

It is not our intention to serve as a substitute for medical advice and any content posted should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. We make every effort to support our members, our medical professionals cannot and will not provide a diagnosis or suggest a specific medication; those decisions should be left to your personal medical team. While we encourage individuals to share their personal experiences with COPD, please consult a physician before making changes to your own COPD management plan.

Community posts are monitored by the 360social Community Manager, as well as staff respiratory therapists, educators, and other medical professionals.

An unhandled error has occurred. Reload 🗙

Rejoining the server...

Rejoin failed... trying again in seconds.

Failed to rejoin.
Please retry or reload the page.

The session has been paused by the server.

Failed to resume the session.
Please retry or reload the page.