Tag: Ige levels

Studies in patients with asthma have shown an increase in serum IgE levels after a short course of prednisone, a surprising finding that appears to contradict its anti-inflammatory purpose. So, **does prednisone lower IgE levels**? The answer is more complex than a simple 'yes' or 'no', reflecting the drug's multifaceted immunomodulatory effects on the body.

While an estimated 20-30% of the world's population suffers from allergic rhinitis, many are still unclear about how their medication works. A common misconception is that antihistamines directly impact immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels, but their primary function is to block the effects of histamine already released during an allergic reaction.