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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: 1630
Knowledge	9.96 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.96 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)		99

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	10/10/08
10	10	10	10	09/17/08
9	9	10	10	09/11/08
10	10	10	10	09/11/08
10	10	10	10	08/29/08

User Comments

Thank you very much.
(apostolos on 10/10/08)

Thank you for your reply, the link, and your information Mark! I really appreciate it. Best..Mike E.
(Mike on 09/17/08)

My answer was very good and it is very difficult for the volunteer to be able to fully understand all issues when they never get the chance to talk at
(Doug on 09/11/08)

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

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Recent Answers from Marc Rubin, RPh AE-C

2008-10-09 asthma: Hi Amanda, I'd like to know, are you the patient, or is it someone close to you? Not to be morbid, but the greatest risk is death, and this is fortunately not common (~ 5000/year in the US, and 90%...

2008-10-09 12 year old Simply Wants: to breathe easier: Hi Patti, It is apparent that your pediatrician may not up on the latest national asthma guidelines (NHLBI, Expert Panel #3, Nov 2007). In addition to the proper therapeutic approach, one point in ALL...

2008-10-09 asthma and ibuprofen: Hi Apostolos, Without you providing any background about yourself, I'd advise against it. Typically, in child onset asthma, or asthma directly related to allergic response, there is significantly little...

2008-10-06 asthma/bronchits/reactive airway or what: Hi Amy, When the relative indoor humidity is low (lets' say below 25%), mucous secretions become thicker, making it more difficult for the airways to move the fluid out. Therefore, in winter time, increased...

2008-10-05 asthma/bronchits/reactive airway or what: Hi Amy, Dr. Oppenheimer has excellent credentials, and is still actively involved in research as well as clinical review committees. You really cannot do any better professionally. Being married...