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QUESTION: what type of doctor are you? where are you located at?
ANSWER: Hi Ashleigh,
I'm a pharmacist with national board certification in asthma education. I recently became a Sports Medicine Committee member of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Also just was invited to join the development committee for board certification preparation of the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago.
Live in the northwest suburbs of Chicago.
Marc
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QUESTION: Do you know any good allergists i could go to?
Hi Ashleigh,
Follow the link below. It will allow you to plug in your ZIP Code and locate a board certified allergist in your area.
http://www.aaaai.org/physref/
If you live in the Chicago area, I can give further guidance.
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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