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> I'm a 21 f from baltimore, md and a severe allergry suffer sincve

age

> 8. It just seems to be getting worse every season! I get allergry

> shots ( for 12 yrs. now) for pollen, grass, mold, ragweed and also

> have severe reactions to smoke, dog and cat dandarf. Every day I

> expereince some allergy symptoms, but when they become severe I get

> so much mucus in my lungs and nose and have such a terrible time

> getting it up! It usually takes at least a week and a whole lot

of

> hacking up mucus before I feel relief. I've tried so many inhalers,

> steroids, (the white pills in the pack that u take for 7 days) and

> nothing helps! My allergist says these take time but 2 weeks doesnt

> sound right. I'm having another miserable attack now just because

we

> went to atlantic city for the weekend and spent a few hrs. in the

> casino GRRRR!

>

> I'm posting here b/c my allergist has NEVER suggested that I try

> Xolair. I just phoned him today asking for some miracle medication,

> ANYTHING. He just said to give it time and drink some robutussin,

> which is like drinking water! Several hours later I found Xolair

and

> am quite intrigued.

>

> Should I ask him if I am a candidate or would he have already

> suggested it? I also understand that there aren't a such things as

> smoke allergies but rather reactions, so would zolair help minimize

> those kind of attacks? What about to animals? Would this mean me no

> longer having to have allergy injections and 50 other meds. that I

> can't when I cant breathe?

>

> Sorry for all the questions, but I'm really interested! Thanks

Thanks for joining. Your doctor is there for YOU! You or your

insurance company is paying him for his professional services. You

have every right to ask, don't be shy. If you are not happy with your

doctor, don't forget that you also have the option to get a 2nd

opinion.

I had 2 allergists in one town tell me I was a perfect candidate and

my current allergist in my new town.

Let us know what your doctor says All of us are pulling for you

Doug

Group founder