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Expert: - 7/22/2011


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he had an o2 level of 63 when he got to dr after treatment it came back up to 93 first visit for this i myself noticed the heavy breaths he tried to take he gets angry when these levels drop  and i am sure i would too  is this normal  what other steps should we takei was concerned about his heart   his 2nd cousin at age of 34 has pulmonary hypertension and has never smoked a day in her life  .. could he get this

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Hi Connie,

Medicine is not yet at the point of identifying the risk of pulmonary artery hypertension (PAT)by genetics. There are aspects of asthma and COPD that we are seeing. At this point, I'd would only be guessing, and that would be inappropriate.

If you haven't as yet had a pediatric allergist evaluate your son, I'd look into it. If you'd like to learn more about asthma and PAT, go to:

AAAAI:    http://www.aaaai.org/patients.stm   
ACAAI:  http://www.acaai.org/allergist/Pages/default.aspx   
ALA: http://www.lungusa.org/
ATA: http://www.thoracic.org
ACCP: http://www.chestnet.org

  
Finding a Board Certified Allergist:  http://www.aaaai.org/physref/    

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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