I'm really puzzled and a bit worried about some recent health changes. I never had asthma or anything related to it growing up, not until I turned 18. But after I had this pneumothorax incident, which luckily resolved on its own, I suddenly started showing asthmatic symptoms. I even had my blood tested and my IgE level was at 1500. Now I'm taking allergy shots. I'm confused because if this was asthma, shouldn't I have had symptoms since childhood? Plus, there's no family history of breathing issues. Why might this be happening now?

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post sqeulae and sensitivity changes

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I'm trying to understand what it means to have a serum IgE total of 1575.6 KIUL. Is that considered really high? Should I be worried? Also, are there any ways to bring it down naturally, maybe with some home remedies? I'm just really curious and a bit concerned about what this could mean for my health.

it is due to allergy

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I'm currently taking Montac LC for my allergic rhinitis and I'm a bit concerned about any major side effects if I use it long-term. Could you tell me more about this medication and if there's anything I should be worried about?

If adviced by your doctor you can use it, Ideally no much side effects when used for long-term.

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take a course of antibiotics

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