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Expert Profile: Marc Rubin, RPh AE-C

Expertise: 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 30 years, specializing in asthma for past 5 years. Statewide education to teachers and athletic coaches regarding asthma.

Organizations
Suburban Asthma Consortium (President & Education Chair), American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology> (AAAAI). Serve as a medical advisor to an internet education company, Emmi Solutions.

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

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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? Through my ongoing work with Suburban Asthma Consortium, the American College of Chest Physicians, and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, I hope to increase the knowledge of primary care practitioners to improve the outcomes of their patients.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: The risk of having a fatal asthma attack is the same regardless of the severity of the disease. ALWAYS carry our rescue inhaler!

Something controversial or provocative about this subject Patients and caregivers need to understand that the inhalation steroids used to control asthma are NOT the same family of steroids abused by athletes, and are actually the gold standard of care for persistent asthma.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 1490
Knowledge	9.98 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.98 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.96 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		85

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	08/29/08
10	10	10	10	08/13/08
10	10	10	10	08/11/08
10	10	10	10	07/22/08
10	10	10	10	07/22/08

User Comments

Excellent Response. Extremely thorough and detailed. Would highly recommend. Thanks so much! MC
(Mike on 08/29/08)

Thanks Marc for all your help! Sorry, I don't speak Japanese at all, so could not decipher your Japanese comments (or was it a hello and goodbye?)
(cheryl on 08/13/08)

Thank you very much
(apostolos on 08/11/08)

Thank you so very much. I am SO appreciative for all you kind help and advice and time you have spent on my. I will do exactly what you have stated. I
(angela on 07/22/08)

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Recent Answers from Marc Rubin, RPh AE-C

2008-08-25 Advair Vs. Flovent: Hi Mike, I really appreciate that you sent the article along with your question. Personally, I viewed the article was a case of irresponsible journalism. At no point in the entire piece did the author...

2008-08-10 Salbutamol and Symbicort: Hi Cheryl, There is no problem with using Salbutamol (which is the international name for albuterol) for rescue. The onset is faster than ipratropium, and has fewer side effects. Ipratropium is generally...

2008-08-09 asthma and wallpapers: Hi Apostolos, I would not expect a problem if the adhesive used is rated low in VOC's (volatile organic compounds). The supplier should be able to provide that information for you. There may be some...

2008-07-29 activity induced asthma: Hi Leah, Of those individuals which have EIB (Exercise Induced Brochospasm), 90% are undiagnosed asthmatics. With your sons history of terrible allergies, I would definitely make an appointment with...

2008-07-28 oxygen and asthma: Terry, In an asthmatic emergency, the airways close down, and the oxygen isn't getting to the lung tissue. I do not believe that the oxygen used for oxy-acetylene torches is medical grade, and would...