Asthma affects each person differently. But six out of 10 people with asthma actually have a kind called allergic asthma, which is set-off by allergens. People with allergic asthma produce too much Immunoglobulin E (IgE). An asthma specialist, such as an allergist or pulmonologist, can measure IgE and determine whether or not you have allergic asthma.

There are many ways to reduce asthma symptoms and attacks.

Even though you are taking your asthma medicines and are doing everything you can
to control your symptoms, you may still be experiencing asthma symptoms and attacks. Because IgE is involved early in your body's response to an allergen, reducing IgE may help stop asthma symptoms and attacks before they start.

Get an IgE test with an asthma specialist.

Find out if IgE may be contributing to your allergic asthma by getting an IgE test. Only a specialist can confirm a diagnosis of allergic asthma. This is typically done using an IgE test, a simple blood test, to see if your asthma is set-off by allergens. If the test shows that you have allergic asthma, you can work with your asthma specialist to refine your asthma treatment plan to ensure that it is right for you.

By getting more information about your condition, you may be able to better manage your asthma and reduce your symptoms and attacks.

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