Evaluating and managing hypogammaglobulinemia

Cleve Clin J Med. 2006 Feb;73(2):133-7, 140, 143-4. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.73.2.133.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Agammaglobulinemia / diagnosis*
  • Agammaglobulinemia / drug therapy*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous