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Expert: - 2/10/2011


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Do asthma patients keep a low grade temp or are they just naturally warmer than most people?  I live in a Chicago Illinois suburb. No pets. My 4 year old nephew, my 13 year old nephew, my brother, my husband, my older sister and myself all suffer from asthma.  All of us are warmer than most other people that don't have asthma. All on different meds for management of the asthma.

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Hi Judi,

I have never heard any discussion in regards to a variant in temperature in asthmatics. Where there is a known difference is in genetics. One thinks that 98.6 deg is the only "normal" body temperature, when in actuality, while it applies to the vast majority of people, it doesn't apply to everyone. Some run higher, like your family, others run lower temps for a norm. Out of curiosity, is everyone of those you mention thin?
So needless to say, don't worry about it.

I live in a Chicago suburb also...looking forward to this weekend with warmer temps. Oh, if you listen to WGN Radio at night, I'm the pharmacist on Steve and Johnnies show that comes on after midnight.

Sincerely,

Marc

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Marc Rubin, RPh Asthma Educator

Expertise

I have worked directly with patients as well as caregivers for over 30 years. Have made presentations throughout Illinois educating school nurses as well as the teaching and coaching staff of public schools 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 nurses, 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
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) / Sports Medicine Committee, American Thoracic Society (ATS). Chicago Asthma Consortium / Professional Development Committee, Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago: Development Committee for AE-C prep class, and presenter.

Publications
AAAAI PowerPoint on the new guidelines for EIB (Exercise Induced Bronchospasm)

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

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