A raised IgE level only indicates an allergic tendency and can fluctuate significantly over time. An increase from 3000 to 6000 does not necessarily mean the allergy has worsened, especially if your child has remained symptom-free without infections or wheezing during these 2 months. Montelukast (Montair) helps control allergy symptoms but does not directly reduce IgE levels. Treatment is guided by the child’s symptoms rather than the IgE number alone. If your child is otherwise doing well, there is usually no need to repeat IgE levels frequently. Please consult your pediatrician/allergist for clinical evaluation and, if needed, further allergy testing.
Next Steps
Follow up with the treating pediatrician/allergist and discuss whether any allergy triggers, eczema, allergic rhinitis, or asthma symptoms are present.
Health Tips
Total IgE alone should not be used to monitor treatment response. Clinical symptoms are much more important than the IgE value itself.