Just got results for the allergy IgE test and they were 846, i guess by the dr's reaction it was a quite high.
Anyway I dont understand the concequences of this and my question is should I push for more tests to see what I'm allergic to or should I just leave it and hope I never meet my allergen!
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The usual suspects if in the lungs and skin are house dust mite, Fungal spores and pollens.
The answer to your question kind of depends on what Symptoms you are experiencing and what your issues are with them. High levels at this time of year usually mean pollen allergies
I'm on symbicourt turbo inhaler!
Are you some kind of medical bod then Cabletow?
GP with a specail interest in Respiratory medicine and a runner so I have an interest in my legs
I am sure that with your high IgE levels you would be better off with more steroid. You could achieve this if you asked for the 200/6 turbohaler or asked to be switched to Seretide 250/50 accuhaler 1 puff twice a day or even the 500/50 for the pollen season to allow you to run more effectively. This will need a running sympathertic GP as you may find the attitude "why should the NHS pay more just so you can run". Seretide is more expensive but the active ingredient fluticasone is double the strength of the beclomet and it also contains 50mcg of salmeterol ~ a more potent long acting dilator.
I hope that helps rather than confuses
Have to say my run this morning was crap, It was wet out and i thought that reduced pollen levels so maybe its not pollen i'm allergic to.
so you are taking 1200mg 3X200 twice a day)budesonide and still getting Symptoms ... I would suggest you go for Seretide 500/50 1 twice a day and see how you get on. You may also like to ask about monteluekast and/or antihistamines and nose sprays
Also it is a nightmare getting to see my GP :-(
I have to say your info has answered lots of questions i forgot to ask.
Oh how nice it would be just to be plain old 'Bertie'
BTW does allergys like this make you headachy and sleepy?
Good luck with your Doc. I hope this was of help even though I work in the Crap NHS