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My son is 21 and suffers with a severe dairy and peanut allergy - also tree nuts asthma and EoE. He just started Xolair last week. He has had 16 reactions this year using an Epi.

October 6, 2025
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He lives away at college, it’s super scary honestly it’s mostly cross contamination mistakes. Hoping the plait is a start

October 6, 2025
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It's concerning to hear about the frequent reactions requiring epinephrine use. Having 16 reactions in one year that required EpiPen use indicates a need for careful review of the current management plan. The start of Xolair treatment is a positive step, as this biologic medication targets IgE antibodies that trigger Show Full Answer

It's concerning to hear about the frequent reactions requiring epinephrine use. Having 16 reactions in one year that required EpiPen use indicates a need for careful review of the current management plan. The start of Xolair treatment is a positive step, as this biologic medication targets IgE antibodies that trigger allergic reactions.

Xolair is FDA-approved and works by binding to and neutralizing IgE, which could help prevent severe allergic reactions and life-threatening anaphylaxis. For severe allergies like your son's case, it's crucial to:
• Always carry epinephrine auto-injectors
• Carefully read all food labels
• Consider wearing medical alert jewelry
• Have a clear emergency action plan
• Maintain regular check-ins with your allergist to review and adjust treatment plans as needed

While the search results don't contain specific information about the TIP Program, discussing this treatment option with your son's allergist would be valuable given his history of frequent reactions.

October 6, 2025

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