Can anti IgE treatment be used in non-atopic asthma patients; thoughts of a case about the role of IgE in asthma
Gulhane Medical Journal, cilt.56, sa.1, ss.42-44, 2014 (Scopus, TRDizin)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 56 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2014
- Doi Numarası: 10.5455/gulhane.11713
- Dergi Adı: Gulhane Medical Journal
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.42-44
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Asthma, Immunoglobulin E, Non allergy, Omalizumab
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Although elevated serum IgE isacceptedasa sign of atopy, high total IgE level may accompany with non-allergic asthma and contribute to pathogenesis and severity of the disease independently from atopy. In this case report, we present a patient of us whose allergy skin tests and specific IgEs were negative, who was started omalizumab treatment following obtaining weak positivity against Dermatofagoides pteronysinus in intradermal tests repetaed with one year interval and who significantly benefited from treatment. © Gülhane Askeri Tip Akademesi 2014.