Normally peripheral blood basophils make up 0-1% of total leukocytes, and 1.8% basophils is a mild increase, not considered serious. Continuous monitoring is recommended.
Basophils are a type of leukocytes, and their elevation is generally indicative of allergic diseases, such as urticaria, allergic enteritis, drug or food allergy, rheumatoid arthritis, etc. Some diabetic patients have a high level of basophils. Some diabetics also have mildly elevated basophils.
In addition, some malignant diseases will also have elevated basophils, such as chronic granulocytic leukemia, basophilic leukemia, metastatic cancer, etc.
It is recommended to keep away from allergens, regular work and rest, light diet, and at the same time, dynamically monitor the changes of basophils in the blood routine. 1.8% basophils may have other causes, and it is recommended to go to the hospital to clarify the cause of the disease, so as to avoid delaying the condition.