Guest guest Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Hi all - I have 9 year old daughter that has severe persistent asthma, environmental and anaphylactic food allergies. Her doctor has been trying to convince us to give her Xolair for a few years now, but I can't seem to bring myself to do it, because even though she has been a " professional patient " since she was a baby, she is horrible about needles. I am told that the needle is large, the medication is thick, and it is administered a large volume at one time. I'm so afraid of subjecting her to that kind of misery, but at this point, she has been on every medication to treat asthma, takes 5 different maintenance meds every day and is frequently on steroids and nebulizers to control her many flare-ups. Everything I have been reading about Xolair sounds so fabulous, except for maybe the cost. But, no one seems to mention the injections being painful. I'm looking for feedback on the shot process, especially as it pertains to young kids. Does anyone struggle with this issue? Thanks! Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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