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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hi OP, I work in food allergy. I can tell you we are all eager for the announcement of Xolair, which could before the end of the year, with a Q1/Q2 FDA approval.

It's important to differentiate Xolair is not being considered a cure for food allergy, but a medicine that takes away the risk of anaphylaxis on accidental exposure. Still lots of questions to be answered- monotherapy vs with OIT, can it help get to sustained unresponsiveness with the right pt (either bite proof or "free eating"), will it be needed for life or a period of time? Lots to consider, and pt age and acuity will factor in, but a potent new tool.[/quote]

This is so exciting -- I'm a 40-something woman who has landed in the ER dozens upon dozens of times due to anaphylactic reactions to tree nuts. The idea of being able to avoid an ambulance ride when I encounter cross-contamination is mind-boggling and so exciting to think of. Thanks for sharing your insight on what may be around the corner for food allergy sufferers![/quote]

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