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IgD has no involvement in the pathophysiology of asthma. Raised IgD levels can be caused by respiratory infections.
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IgD
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IgG has no involvement in the pathophysiology of asthma. Raised IgG levels can be found in chronic infection or autoimmune conditions involving the central nervous system
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c
IgG
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IgM has no involvement in the pathophysiology of asthma. Raised IgM levels are caused by viral infections, type 1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis.
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d
IgM
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Asthma is the most likely diagnosis based on the patient's presentation. It is often associated with a family history of atopy, which is the genetic tendency to develop allergic diseases. The atopic triad includes asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic eczema. Asthma is driven by a type I hypersensitivity reaction in which IgE levels are raised, making this the correct answer.
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IgE
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IgA has no involvement in the pathophysiology of asthma. Raised IgA levels can be found in chronic infections, chronic liver disease and some autoimmune conditions.
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IgA
Concept
Chapter
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3725
Asthma
Topic
132
Respiratory
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A 6-year-old girl is brought to the GP by her father. He has noticed she has been coughing more at night. During the day she appears fit and well, is doing well in school, and has no medical problems aside from a previous diagnosis of eczema.

Given the most likely diagnosis, which of the following immunoglobulins is most likely to be raised?
a