Guest guest Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 > > In reality, doctors' options for treating asthmatics are limited. The > available treatments are more on a continuum (or series of steps) and > should probably be thought of in that way. Very mild asthmatics only > need a rescue inhaler occasionally. The next step is adding an > inhaled steroid with the rescue inhaler available. The next step > after that is adding an LAB to the inhaled steroid and having the > rescue inhaler available, and /or increasing the doseage of the > inhaled steroid. The next step probably involves oral steroids and/or > albuterol by nebulizer and/or theophylline or similar. Then, for > those of us who end up as " steroid dependent, " Xolair is the final > option if we have ALLERGIC asthma. It is not an option for people > with asthma that is not triggered by allergies. > > So to use the word " alternative " in my mind is just useless. > > Just my opinion, > > Addy > Group co-owner > I've tried ALL the steps. Alternatives?? Nothing else was working, thus I was put on xolair. I had no alternatives. I have tried all the steps too. Doug Group founder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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