asthma, maintenance
"February 2013  I woke up 6 days later in ICU and the nurse pulling a long tube out of my mouth (incubated).  I lost 6 days of my life due to respiratory failure from an acute asthma attack.  So here I am 3 years later have been on Xolair which has changed my world completely.  I have not used my neubulizer machine and occasionally use my inhaler but I travel weekly for work.  I am a 57 years of age, female and love animals and the outdoors. As far as side effects there are muscle pains but I would rather know that I can breathe and not be on steroids and other maintenance meds. My husbands peace of mind he makes sure that I do not miss injections. Make sure you check out all financial options for Xolair assistance."