Hyper-IgE Syndrome treatment in Naucalpan de Juárez

When skin and respiratory tract infections recur frequently from an early age, one possibility to investigate is hyper-IgE syndrome. It is a rare disorder of the immune system, associated with very high levels of an antibody called immunoglobulin E.

Common symptoms:

• Recurrent skin infections
• Eczema and dry skin
• Repeated respiratory infections

Common causes: It usually has a genetic origin that alters the body's defensive response.

Which specialist treats it? The allergist, with experience in immunology, is the one who studies hyper-IgE syndrome. When infections are repeated or difficult to control, the advisable course is to seek an evaluation that clarifies the underlying cause.