Guest guest Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Hi Group, Been I long time since I have posted here. My son has very high IgE levels and we have been approved to use Xolair by our insurance provider for five years. Xolair is otherwise very expensive. It lowers IgE levels. My son is VERY allergic to mold. Winter is a good time for him, asthma goes away, we go off steroids. I would like to lower his steroid use and this product could help with that. Anaphylaxis is one dangerous side effect of this drug. Walking around with very high IgE levels is also a risk for anaphylaxic shock so I have been told. Like most drugs available, Xolair is no cure though I did see in one study that thirteen of eighteen test subjects had only mild asthma after six years use a year after going off it. Anyone use this or know anything about it? Anything else new for mold and asthma of late? Thanks, Fletch PS We have switched to Advair this spring and have him taking allergy shots and he is doing real well with his asthma, way better than with Pulmicort had been before. Eczema is all clear too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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