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Ivig last infusion had difficult breath that persist but better, 3 weeks post infusion total ig e is 487 , normal range below 160, what does it means?

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Ivig: Dyspnea is common after ivig, they can change the rate of the infusion. Ivig does not affect ige, this may be elevated secondary to other issues you have.

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Answered 6/14/2017

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