The active ingredient in Xolair is a medicine called omalizumab, which works by blocking a substance in the body called immunoglobulin E (IgE). The body produces large amounts of IgE when it senses an allergen.
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How is exercise-induced asthma treated? You don’t have to just suffer through exercise-induced bronchoconstriction—there are a few things you can do to keep your airways clear during workouts. The most common treatment is using an inhaler for a set period of time before you exercise, Dr....
Seasonal allergies can also trigger asthma flare-ups. Sometimes this phenomenon is referred to as allergic asthma, which means that allergens trigger asthma symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, chest tightness or shortness of breath. An injectable drug called Xolair (omalizumab) is designed to treat...
Your doctor will use tests to diagnoseasthma. Some measure how well yourlungswork. Others can tell if you’reallergic to mold, pollen, or other things. All of these asthma tests help your doctor decide if you have asthma and other conditions that often come with it, likeallergies,GERD, an...
For other allergy sufferers, such as those with allergic asthma or an allergy to bee stings, attacks can be fatal. While life-threatening allergies are a matter of grave concern to discuss with your doctor, there are many simple home remedies for common allergies that can alleviate some of ...
In one study, mice both aged and young were treated with ASHMI. A significant decrease in lung inflammation was observed. The treatment also lowered the compound that triggers an allergic response. This is crucial in the treatment of asthma symptoms and prevention of an asthma attack.(10) ...
Allergic bronchitis:Allergic bronchitis results from an allergic reaction to a specific allergen that triggers a response. What is asthmatic bronchitis? The bronchitis infection can be contracted even if you do not haveasthma. However, an individual with asthma has a higher chance of contracting a...
Empirical diets can have their problems. While the typical IC diet allows milk for instance, you may have a problem with it and not know it. Patrick is a newly diagnosed IC patient but has had various food and pollen allergies for many years. He is allergic to dairy products and the sli...