Eosinophils Count among Asthmatic Children in Tikrit

To evaluate of eosinophils count in asthmatic patients in comparison to control in School age group, determine the prevalence of asthma in relation to age, family history and gander, clarify the relationship between increased eosinophils level And asthma. This study was carried on pediatric patients visiting pediatric outpatient clinic allergy and asthma center in Tikrit Teaching Hospital, 40 children with mild Intermitted asthma of both genders included in this study, divided into 3 age groups (6–8, 8–10, 10–12) years in comparison with 40 children as control submitted a questionnaire with evaluation of eosinophils count in comparison to control and in regard to asthma presentation. Male children were 26 (65%) 14 (35%) were female children 22 (55%) them live in rural area while only 18 (45%) live in urban area, the positive history of asthma in children were (35.3%), this study found that the eosinophils level are high in asthmatic children especially in acute attack, (34%).