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I am 19 years old, have been having persistent cough for a month now after going through influenza. tested for ige 2047 iu/ml in the first test,1896 iu/ml in the second. no eczema, no rash, no other symptoms of allergy whatsoever. what might it be?

Q: i am 19 years old, have been having persistent cough for a month now after going through influenza. tested for ige 2047 iu/ml in the first test,1896 iu/ml in the second. no eczema, no rash, no other symptoms of allergy whatsoever. what might it be?

: There are many causes of an extremely high IgE. If you have sputum production, a sample may be analyzed for fungi. A chest image and pulmonary function testing may be indicated. An allergic reaction to Aspergillus, ABPA should be considered.

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Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

There are many causes of an extremely high IgE. If you have sputum production, a sample may be analyzed for fungi. A chest image and pulmonary function testing may be indicated. An allergic reaction to Aspergillus, ABPA should be considered.

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Answered 11/19/2022

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A member asked:

I am 19 years old, have been having persistent cough for a month now after going through influenza. tested for ige 2047 iu/ml in the first test,1896 iu/ml in the second. no eczema, no rash, no other symptoms of allergy whatsoever. what might it be?

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Dr Kuitems agreed

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