Question 1

I'm dealing with a heavy cough and my doctor recommended I get an IgE test. My results showed an IgE level over 3000, but my doctor is on leave until next week. I'm really curious and a bit worriedwhat does an IgE level this high actually mean? Can someone help explain this to me?

Accepted Answer

Increased  Ige levels are seen in allergic asthma,allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis,infection,TB,Cystic fibrosis etc.Normal levels in adults is 0-75KUL.

Question 2

I'm really concerned because I've been having black-colored phlegm for about a month and a half now. I quit smoking two months ago, and I'm wondering what could be causing this. I've attached some photos for reference. Can you help me understand what...

Accepted Answer

That could be fungal infection ,visit Pulmonologist for evaluation and appropriate management

Question 3

My mom's been dealing with pleural effusion and has been on AKT4 for about a week, but she's been super dizzy and sleepy ever since. I'm not sure why she's feeling so drowsy, and I'm really worried. Could this be a side effect of the medicine or mayb...

Accepted Answer

side effect of medication - medication review dosage adjustment or alternative treatment

Question 4

I've noticed that every now and then, after I eat, I get this feeling of suffocation where it's hard to breathe, even when I make sure to eat my food slowly. It's starting to worry me and I just can't figure out why it's happening. Could it be someth...

Accepted Answer

chest x ray

Question 5

I'm really worried about something I just found out. Last year, I was in a car accident, and nobody told me anything about my chest x-ray results. I looked at the report today, and it mentions things like biapical pleural thickening, perihilar inters...

Accepted Answer

need to evaluate many test , consult pulmonologist

Question 6

I'm having this persistent pain along the right side of my sternum and it's starting to worry me. I've had several tests donea breast ultrasound, MRI, X-ray, and even an echoand they all came back normal. I'm wondering, could costochondritis be the c...

Accepted Answer

Patient is advised ibuprofen orally ,twice daily for 7 days, rest,ice,avoid smoking and avoid stress is advised to the patient.

I'm dealing with a heavy cough and my doctor recommended I get an IgE test. My results showed an IgE level over 3000, but my doctor is on leave until next week. I'm really curious and a bit worriedwhat does an IgE level this high actually mean? Can someone help explain this to me?

I'm dealing with a heavy cough and my doctor recommended I get an IgE test. My results showed an IgE level over 3000, but my doctor is on leave until next week. I'm really curious and a bit worriedwhat does an IgE level this high actually mean? Can someone help explain this to me?

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