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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.

Experience in the area

Practicing pharmacist for 34 years, specializing in asthma for past 7 years. Statewide education to teachers and athletic coaches regarding asthma. In addition, and closer to home. my wife and daughter both have asthma, and my son has exercise induced bronchospasm. I'm also on the advisory board of a medical education company, Emmi Solutions, and directly involved in the creation of public education programs for asthma, COPD and diabetes.

Organizations

Suburban Asthma Consortium (President & Education Chair), American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI), American Thoracic Society (ATS). Committee member of the Professional Education Task Force of the Chicago Asthma Consortium.

Education/Credentials

BScPharm, RPh, AE-C (NAECB Certified asthma educator), NIPCO Certified Respiratory Care Pharmacist

What do you like about this subject?

The greatest reward is seeing patients who have taken control of asthma, and are back letting me know that they are now able to partake in activities they never thought possible.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I hope to raise the level of knowledge of those dealing every day with this disease. The more you know, the greater your ability to "take control" and improve your quality of life. I can now offer a new FREE service: Asthma education by Emmi Solutions.You can even pose questions through the program which are available for me to review.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

More is being understood about the genetics of an asthma patient, and their response to therapy. Sometimes treatment failures are due to wrong diagnosis, poor drug choices, bad device technique, patient compliance, etc. We must ALWAYS treat the patient as a unique individual, and determine what is best for them.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

A group of medications called "statins" which are used in cholesterol management, and have been shown to reduce inflammation in other organ systems besides the heart have been found to be beneficial to patients with asthma, even in children.

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Recent Answers from Marc Rubin, RPh AE-C

2009-11-20 Asthma or COPD?:

Hi Candy, Your current MD is likely to be correct, based upon your history and symptom presentation. The one piece of the puzzle here that is missing is the results of a spirometry lung function test

2009-11-10 Do my children have asthma?:

Hi Christa, The basis for a diagnosis of asthma in young children is a close look at the history of the parents, as well as the clinical features of the patients presentation. Generally, a clean diagnosis

2009-11-08 exercise-induced asthma:

Hi Ashleigh, A qualified YES on this one. The one issue you need to look into is in regards to chlorine levels in the water, as well as air ventilation in the facility. Chlorine is an extremely strong

2009-11-06 excerise induced asthma attacks:

Hi Ashleigh, You are not getting very good medical care. Sad to say, but a recent study by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology found that nearly 75% of general practitioners are not

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

 

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