
Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell. They help fight off infections and play a role in your body’s immune response. They can also build up and cause inflammation.
Also called: Eosinophilia.
Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell. They help fight off infections and play a role in your body’s immune response. They can also build up and cause inflammation.
Normally your blood doesn’t have a large number of eosinophils. Your body may produce more of them in response to:
Allergic disorders
Skin conditions
Parasitic and fungal infections
Autoimmune diseases Some cancers
Bone marrow disorders
In some conditions, the eosinophils can move outside the bloodstream and build up in organs and tissues. Treatment of the problem depends on the cause.