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Kevin Smith

Canada

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Expertise

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.

Experience in the area

Severe asthmatic for 30 years. I have been ventilated six times for asthma, and have been active in areas of research and counseling of asthmatic, COPD, and CF patients. I am also both a registered pharmacy tech who specialized in respiratory medications, and a professional counselor with a BA-psych degree who has seen many respiratory clients professionally.

Education/Credentials

I do not have any educational credentials related directly to asthma. However, I have my degree in psychology which I have used in conjunction with my disease to counsel other sufferers.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
bell	11/23/09	10	10	10	10
FEMI	11/10/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you very much Dr. Smith, That's .....
ana	11/02/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks for clarifying this matter. I thought .....
Vanessa	10/17/09	10	10	10	10	Thank You Kevin!
Soheil	10/08/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks for all the help.

Recent Answers from Kevin Smith

2009-11-15 Morning & Evening Dry Cough?:

Hi there Sally, A few things pop into my mind at your description: Because you seem to be coughing in the morning and after a shower, it would seem that it's possible an environmental change could

2009-11-10 asthma/flowers:

Hi there FEMI, Flowers are a tricky thing with asthmatics and allergy sufferers; people can be very personalized in what they suffer from. I would strongly suggest you and your son visit a florists

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

2009-10-17 Asthma-Loud breathing:

Hi there Vanessa, Reading this, it seems the main issue is that he won't go to the dr. Do you know why he refuses to do so? There are a few things that could be happening here. Off the top of my

2009-10-16 HELP ME PLS:

Hello Asishana, While I can't say I know exactly what condition you are suffering from, I can say it doesn't sound like PURE asthma at least. From what you've stated, you've obviously been visiting

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