Guest guest Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 I have three more weeks to go before I have made it a year without prednisone. While I have had a cough from time to time and yesterday had shortness of breath and used my inhaler more than twice (which is usual for me) overall I have made it through this fall season very well. I do think so far the mountain cedar has not been as bad as predicted because we have had south winds instead of northwest winds. I have had five xolair shots and will get my next one the first week in January just before the height of the mountain cedar. I would consider xolair a success if I can get through January and February without a respiratory infection and asthma from the cedar (juniper actually). Those of you who suffer from severe asthma and the complications from the prednisone, know you are in my prayers. I sometimes tend to minimize my own asthma until I remember how bad it was just several years ago. I know that xolair is not a " cure " but it is certainly the biggest breakthrough in the treatment of asthma since steroids. And we have all been forced to take the steroids because not breathing is not a choice! Meanwhile, I pray that all of you have an enjoyable Christmas and a better New Year healthwise. I am thankful for the research that is going on to find further help for asthmatics and trust it will not stop with the xolair! Adah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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