Xolair questions for National Jewish

[Guest guest]

I have gotten worse and now have an appointment at National Jewish

Hospital in 2 weeks. I expect to be at Nat'l Jewish for about 2

weeks.

If anyone has a question about Xolair that they would like me to ask

at National Jewish, I will do my best to get an answer.

[Guest guest]

My husband gives me my Xolair shot at home. I have had so many problems

with anaphylactic reactions to tree nuts I have epinephrine at home should a

reaction occur. I keep epinephrine for asthma attacks as well. My husband has

been giving me my shots for about 1 1/2 years.

In the beginning when I started getting Xolair shots - I would experience

some tightening in my throat. I haven't had that in very long time.

Suzanne

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[Guest guest]

I have a few questions:

1. How is the therapeutic dose of Xolair calculated? I know there is a

formula but everyone is different and therefore should not be strictly

applied to every person in every case.

2. Is there an easy way, other than personal evaluation to determine if

the dose Xolair is being taken by a patient is doing it job properly. I

feel increasing my dose of Xolair is needed but my physician is

reluctant to do so at this time. She does not rule our an increase

sometime in the future if she feels it is needed.

3. Is there any hope of a inhaled version of Xolair. I am really

getting tired of shots?

4. Is there a real need to remain in the doctors office 2 hours after

getting the Xolair shot.

5. Is there a real threat of getting a severe reaction after receiving

the injection or is this an overreaction by companies (doctors) to

" cover their rear ends? " I did not know how to say this in any other

way.

6. Is there any support that Xolair causes bone deterioration or

weaking of joints?

Let me know.

Steve Zimmerman

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-----Original Message-----

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Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2007 1:06 PM

Subject: [ ] Xolair questions for National Jewish

I have gotten worse and now have an appointment at National Jewish

Hospital in 2 weeks. I expect to be at Nat'l Jewish for about 2 weeks.

If anyone has a question about Xolair that they would like me to ask at

National Jewish, I will do my best to get an answer.

[Guest guest]

Due to its molecular composition it will unlikely ever

be available in any form other than subcue injection.

C

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