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Marc Rubin, RPh AE-C U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.95 Clarity of Response 9.90 Timeliness 9.98 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 257	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 Smith Canada On Vacation returns 02/12/2010 View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.89 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 49	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.

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Marc Rubin, RPh AE-C

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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 Smith

Canada

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.

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2010-02-08 asthma is it serious disesase!:

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

2010-02-04 Runny Nose after physical activity:

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

2010-02-03 Asthma:

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

2010-01-26 Is it my asthma or lack of fitness:

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

2010-01-25 shortness of breath:

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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