Total serum IgE levels and profile sensitization to dust mites in patients with asthma
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Background Atopic asthma occurs in a significant percentage of patients in different age groups and the main sensitizing allergens are dust mites. The aim of this study was to assess the levels of total serum IgE, specific IgE to Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (Dp) and Blomia tropicalis (Bt) in patients with asthma as well as the influence of gender, age and severity of disease in the total serum IgE levels and in the sensitization to mites.
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دوره 8 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2015