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Marc Rubin, RPh AE-CU.S.
Available
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I have worked directly with patients as well as caregivers for over 30 years. Have made presentations throughout Illinois to public schools to educate teachers and coaches about asthma, and how they should respond to these students needs. Presented a public education program on asthma through the US Department of Public Health. Specialize in helping guide asthmatic patients to take control of their disease in order to live a near-normal, fully active life. | |
Kevin SmithCanada
On Vacation
returns 02/12/2010 |
I can answer questions on general living with severe asthma including home modifications, diet, general medications, symptoms, psychology, indications, and social interactions. While there are expert present who are involved with the care of asthmatics from a professional point-of-view ( respiratory techs, for instance ) I would prefer to answer questions from asthmatics, their families and friends who wish to hear from someone with the disease in a severe form in order to gain 'general' advice. |
Hello Pallavi, Unless your doctor did lung function testing, you cannot just outright declare asthma. Is it a possibility, yes, with the history that your dad smoked, and I will assume in the house
Hi Mick, It's never too late to desire a better quality of life. Your symptom presentation mirrors allergic rhinitis. Symptoms of allergic rhinitis — The typical symptoms of allergic rhinitis
Hi Ally, My first question would be, when was the onset of these symptoms? Is this a cyclical issue this time of year? The symptoms you present are indeed asthma symptoms, but they are also symptoms
Hi Carrie, My first concern is that you are using the Salmeterol 4 times a day. This is a twice a day medication, and there are risks with excess dosage. My second concern is that you have had increased
Hi Larry, Let me start off by saying this is one of those questions that there is little true agreement on, therefore, I can only tell you what I've heard the majority say: Air temperature seems

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