Xolair in Canada - also regarding rashes/hives

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Hello,

I have been chatting with someone in Canada who has horrible problems

with rashes and hives on her face. I have a few questions for all you

Xolair gurus, and I would like to pass your answers on to her!

1) Is Xolair approved for use in Canada? If so, is it only approved for

allergic asthma like in the US? Is it difficult to get the state health

care system to pay for it?

2) Has Xolair helped relieve anyone's rashes and/or hives? I'd love to

be able to pass on some success stories to her!

Thank you!