what are eosinophils #
Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell that play an important role in the body's response to allergic reactions, asthma, and infection with parasites. Eosinophils usually account for less than 7% of the circulating white blood cells (100 to 500 eosinophils per microliter of blood). These cells have a role in the protective immunity against certain parasites but also contribute to the inflammation that occurs in allergic disorders.