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Please understand that I'm not here to diagnose your condition, although I may suggest the appropriate tests your physician should run to rule out other problems. My answers may appear generalized since I do not have access to specific medical information necessary to give a precise answer.
PLEASE:
1)provide where you live in, and whether a large city, small town or rural.
2)do you have pets at home,
3)list the names of medications you are on,how often you take them, and if you take them as the doctor prescribed.
4)asthma triggers  vary on the environment. If you are employed in a manufacturing or farming setting, please indicate that also, with the type of industry.

This will help narrow to narrow down your problems. Thanks!! :)

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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

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

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