I'm dealing with allergic bronchitis and allergic rhinitis for a while now, and I'm taking Ab Phylline SR 200 and Symbicort. I just got my blood test results back, and my ESR is at 24, which seems a bit high, and my lymphocytes are at 43.8, above the usual limit. Is this something I should be concerned about in relation to my allergy issues? Could these levels be contributing to my symptoms?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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Continue symbicort inhaler sos for breathing difficulty.Rest continue all the medications.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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