Total and specific serum IgE decreases with age in patients with allergic rhinitis, asthma and insect allergy but not in patients with atopic dermatitis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Concerning allergic diseases, the incidence of allergic symptoms, as well as their severity, seems to decrease with age. The decline of onset of allergic symptoms observed in ageing might result from a decrease of serum total and specific IgE. Atopic disorders ar...

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Main Authors: Neuber Karsten, Mediaty Anja
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-05-01
Series:Immunity & Ageing
Online Access:http://www.immunityageing.com/content/2/1/9