I'm dealing with a heavy cough and my doctor recommended I get an IgE test. My results showed an IgE level over 3000, but my doctor is on leave until next week. I'm really curious and a bit worriedwhat does an IgE level this high actually mean? Can someone help explain this to me?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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Increased Ige levels are seen in allergic asthma,allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis,infection,TB,Cystic fibrosis etc.Normal levels in adults is 0-75KUL.

Answered 23 days ago

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