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Occupational asthma laboratory findings

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Overview

Overview

Laboratory Findings

Laboratory Findings

  • Immunoglobulin E is an antibody that is effective against toxins. Since it can also trigger allergic reactions to specific allergens like pollen, the IgE test is performed to evaluate whether the subject is allergic to these substances[1].
References

References

  1. Allergy Society of South Africa. The Skin Prick Test. Toerien A,Potter P C, Buys C


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