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New Campaign Has Asthma Patients Asking-what's My Ige?

By: Alan

People with allergic asthma may produce too much IgE (immunoglobulin E), a substance that occurs naturally in the body. The extra IgE, in turn, may set off asthma symptoms-coughing, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, and wheezing-and attacks. In some cases, it may lead to a trip to the emergency room.

"People are often surprised to find out that approximately 60 percent of asthma patients have allergic asthma," said Dr. Bill Storms, allergist with The William Storms Allergy Clinic in Colorado Springs, Colorado. "Because IgE is involved early in your body's response to an allergen, reducing IgE may help prevent asthma symptoms and attacks before they start."

In an effort to educate the public about allergic asthma, raise awareness of IgE and the role of allergens in asthma, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is launching the "What's My IgE?" campaign.

According to Mike Tringale, director of external affairs at AAFA, knowing one's IgE may provide patients with the information they need to discuss the cause and management of their asthma with a specialist.

"Patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity know that the key to long-term management is to know their numbers, whether it be blood sugar, blood pressure or body mass index," said Tringale. "This campaign aims to create the same awareness of IgE among allergic asthma patients."

By: Wendy Mitchell

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