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Marc Rubin, RPh AE-C U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.97 Clarity of Response 9.90 Timeliness 9.98 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 218	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.
Bailey Afghanistan Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.92 Clarity of Response 9.85 Timeliness 9.77 Politeness 9.92 Total Questions 90	I am an asthmatic patient with difficult to control asthma. I have been on numerous types of medications and have learned many ways of dealing with the struggles of being asthmatic. I will try to answer any question that you may have.
Kevin Smith Canada Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 30	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.

Bailey

Afghanistan

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I am an asthmatic patient with difficult to control asthma. I have been on numerous types of medications and have learned many ways of dealing with the struggles of being asthmatic. I will try to answer any question that you may have.

Kevin Smith

Canada

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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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2009-11-05 excerise induced asthma attacks:

Hi Ashleigh, For starters, most patients with exercise-induced asthma (EIA) also have allergic asthma. I'm hoping you are seeing an allergist who can properly assess that issue. Now, here are some

2009-11-04 Could breathing through mouth only during excersice cause astham symptoms:

Hi DJ, While I would not rule out asthma without further testing, cold, dry air can be causing your symptoms. Here is what I'd suggest for you to start with: 1) Beginning 1 hour before running,

2009-11-02 Asthma:

Hi Tanishq, I appreciate culturally your treatment approach using ayervedic medicines, but there is a time in which you must face that these remedies will not be effective in more serious cases. My

2009-11-01 asthma and h1n1:

Hi Merla, The period of time in which a patient is contagious begins 1 day prior to symptoms, through 7 days following. It is to be cautioned though, that is the patient is symptomatic after 7 days

2009-10-26 asthma sypttoms:

Hello ana, The short answer is: yes. The slightly longer answer is yes, they can have their asthma symptoms triggered by 'old' smoke. Usually, it would be due to an allergic reaction to the ingredients

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