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Hyper IgE Syndrome

  • IgE, or immunoglobulin E, is an antibody that helps protect our body from certain infections. IgE is also made by the body during allergic reactions. 
  • IgE can lead to allergic symptoms of:
    • Coughing, wheezing
    • Runny nose
    • Eye or throat irritation
    • Dry, red and itchy skin 

Job’s syndrome is a genetic alteration that can lead to a chronic skin rash (eczema) and chronic infections, especially in the skin and lung. 

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Last Updated: 06/2009