A sputum sample from a patient has been sent to the laboratory for analysis. Which of the following findings could help confirm the diagnosis of extrinsic asthma?
A) Increased IgE level
B) Increased erythrocyte count
C) Colonization of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D) Decreased IgE level

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Increased IgE levels are associated with allergic reactions, including extrinsic asthma, where the immune system overreacts to external allergens.

A Sputum Sample from a Patient Has Been Sent to the Laboratory