I may not qualify for Xolair

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After reading the qualifications and exceptions in the Xolair clinical

trials, it looks like I may not qualify. Can I start Xolair without

being in a trial? I am about the approach my physician about using

Xolair as my asthma is not under control and I have to resort to

pednisone about every month. I am extremely allergic to many things as

shown by my testing. Seems like I am allergic to " green " , meaning

everything outdoors. One trip to a green house with flowers, resulted

in my being on the vent for 12 hours after my lungs decided they were

too tired to breathe.

My FEV1 is not high enough to qualify for the studies, and I also have

comorbid illnesses. Should I try to get on Xolair, or will I not be

allowed? Who determines the elegibility? Thank you.