<human>: HiAm 34 yr old female, residing in bangalore. Ive parthenium allergy and muscular pains..recently developed right sided chest pain which is not very severe but a nagging pain. i get wheezing cos of my allergy. My absolute eosinophil count is 850. what could be te cause ?Ive been prescribed diethyl carbamazine citrate tablets tid for 3 wks..will it help?
<bot>: Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to make suggestions to you as follows:1. High absolute eosinophil counts indicate long-standing allergy. 2. DEC helps another cause of high eosinophils such as tropical pulmonary eosinophilic but not allergy.3. Were I treating you, I would suggest you regular montelukast. I would also suggest albuterol inhaler to be used on as-and-when-needed basis for wheezing.4. If your chest pain is not relieved by above treatment, I would prescribe you an antacid like omeprazole or pantoprazole.5. For long term treatment of allergy, I would suggest you to consult an Allergist-Immunologist who may perform allergy skin test and suggest you allergen specific immunotherapy which works on immune system to improve allergy symptoms gradually.6. In general, I would suggest you to void exposure to dusts, smokes & air pollution.7. Regular breathing exercises and a healthy nutrition will help you to improve your lung capacity and immunity respectively in a long run. Hope above suggestion will be helpful to you. Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at Chat Doctor. Wish you the best of the health. Thank you & Regards.