Evaluating and managing hypogammaglobulinemia.
If a patient has frequent or recurrent bronchopulmonary or sinus infections, they may be due to low levels of immunoglobulins. This article describes common primary (idiopathic) and secondary forms of hypogammaglobulinemia and how to evaluate and manage them.
Section of Adult Allergy and Immunology, Department of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA.
Mark E
ME
Rose
David M
DM
Lang
D000361:Agammaglobulinemia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous