How to Increase Eosinophils in Newborns

Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell responsible for producing histamine and responding to viruses, bacteria and allergens in the body. It is common for people to suffer from high eosinophil counts, but having low eosinophil counts is much less common. Low eosinophils is known as Eosinopenia. An infant patient can receive several treatments under the guidance of a health professional. This can help to increase eosinophils in your baby.

Things You'll Need

• Echinacea root extract (glycerin based)
• Children's probiotic bacteria

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Instructions

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  Determine the cause of the low eosinophil count with the help of your doctor. A study published in the medical journal "Allergy" in 2007 explored several reported causes of low eosinophil counts, including bacterial and viral infections, allergies, steroid drugs, reactions to medications and emotional stress. Depending on the cause of the low eosinophils, your baby may require urgent medical attention.

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  Use herbs to support the immune system. The root of the echinacea plant is full of chemicals that naturally increase white blood cells in the body, reduce inflammation and cleanse the blood. If your baby is suffering from an infection or allergy, she may benefit from echinacea. Kerry Bone, author of "The Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs," says echinacea in a liquid vegetable glycerin base is safe for use with children as well as with pregnant and lactating women. Bone says the recommended dosage for a baby is one to two drops of liquid echinacea extract daily.

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  Have allergy tests performed to determine food and environmental allergies and/or sensitivities. Some case studies have found low eosinophil counts in people suffering from asthma, rhinitis, urticaria and allergies. A medical doctor or naturopathic doctor can administer allergy tests using a hair analysis. If one or both of the parents suffer from asthma, eczema, hayfever or other allergies, they may pass these to the children.

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  Give probiotics to support the immune system and reduce allergies. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that occur naturally in the digestive system of humans. Supplementing with these bacteria in the form of powders or capsules can support better digestion, reduce food sensitivities, reduce allergies and improve immune function. You can buy special probiotic formulas for babies from pharmacies and mix it with formula, add to yogurt or place on the nipple or finger to pass to the infant.