Xolair was originally approved in 2003 to treat moderate to severe persistent allergic asthma in certain patients.
Mandatory Credit:	Genentech

Xolair was originally approved in 2003 to treat moderate to severe persistent allergic asthma in certain patients.
Mandatory Credit: Genentech

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FDA approves medication used to treat asthma for use in people with multiple food allergies

The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a medication called Xolair to help lessen the severity of an accidental allergic reaction in people who are allergic to multiple foods.