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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Following. My 7 yr old DD has severe food allergies to peanut, egg, milk, flaxseed, and tree nuts. She's had a number of accidental exposures over the years, requiring Epipen administration and ER visits. As a result, she has developed significant food-related anxiety. She also has asthma, eczema, and environmental allergies. She's basically always sniffly and itchy, despite Zyrtec, steroid cream, etc. Last year, we discussed Xolair with her allergist as a potential treatment option but of course it wasn't yet approved for food allergy treatment. I'm hoping that it might be a game-changer for us - but also want to understand more about any potential risks associated with this drug.[/quote]

Xolair at this point is not the right fit for every patient, but your DD is likely one of them. Multiple allergens, hard to avoid, hx  of severe reaction and comorbidities. I would definitely revisit.

Also understanding the PP’s concern, I’ll just say comments on cancer risk are misleading vs study data. Talk to your doctor to make an informed decision. You can also ask to speak to a medical liaison for Xolair. Good luck.[/quote]

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