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My grandmother was diagnosed with chronic asthma in 1999, and today her blood report shows an IgE level of 18890 IU/ml with a biological reference range of 2-214 IU/ml. Is something serious
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Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment
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Yes she neeeds to rule out allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis and other spectrums .. the treatment for same can be very simple if investigated properly.
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Obviously something serious. Consult pulmonologist for prompt diagnosis. Check for ABPA.
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Dr. Saurabh Ojha
Pulmonologist
8 yrs exp
Lucknow
Repeat her IGE level again after one month,if it is again greater than 1500 could be Hypereosinophilic syndrome ,there should also be evidence of organ system involvement, please consult with Pulmonologist for detailed evaluation and proper guided personalised medicine
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
11 yrs exp
Greater Noida
get evaluated her for eosinophilic diseases, abpa etc along with ongoing asthma
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Appears to be Allergic in nature.pl identify the Allergens and avoid them.pl consult pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Kakinada
Consult a pulmonologist with detailed history and reports
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Dr. Kumar Puskar
Pulmonologist
6 yrs exp
Delhi
Get in touch for a proper evaluation.
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Dr. Shruti Jain
Pulmonologist
8 yrs exp
Delhi
Get her properly evaluated ..she needs regular treatment urgently see a pulmonologist
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