A 41-year-old member asked:
What does low ige means ?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Tracy Sinhaanswered
Allergy and Immunology 54 years experience
Good news: Allergies may not play a big role, family history may not be contributing I think so.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Joel Selteranswered
Pediatrics - Allergy & Asthma 38 years experience
Reduced allergy: If the ige is low it makes an allergic diathesis less likely but not zero. Additionally, the ige level could be reduced by taking prednisone/cortisone.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Jan 18, 2017
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