The rationale for treating allergic asthma with anti-IgE
An estimated two-thirds of asthma is allergic and >50% of severe asthma has an allergic component. An increased immunoglobulin (Ig)E production in response to environmental allergens (atopy) is the strongest detectable predisposing factor for the development of asthma, particularly when sensitisa...
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Language: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2007-09-01
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Series: | European Respiratory Review |
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Online Access: | http://err.ersjournals.com/cgi/content/full/16/104/61 |