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Hi Dr. Adair and welcome to Living with Asthma's Ask me Anything. Thank you for joining us this evening.

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Hi! It is nice to be here tonight answering your questions.

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Dr. Adair please tell us about yourself

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drAdairAsthma Expert in reply toCarakraft

I am a Board Certified Allergist. I completed a Pediatric residency at Duke University and an Allergy, Asthma, Immunology Fellowship at National Jewish Health in Denver, Colorado. I evaluate and treat adult and pediatric patients with asthma, pollen and food allergies as well as atopic dermatitis.

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Our first question is asking about the availability of Theophlyn used in the U.S.?

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drAdairAsthma Expert in reply toCarakraft

Theophylline is available in the U.S. However, it has not been used routinely in the U.S. for 10 to 15 years as more effective asthma drugs have been approved.

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Another question from the community is how do you decide which treatment is best for allergic asthma?

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drAdairAsthma Expert in reply toCarakraft

Treatment decisions are based on how bad your asthma is and what type of asthma that you have. It is important to identify your allergic triggers and minimize contact with them. For example, if you are allergic to dust mites, then it would be helpful to cover you mattress and pillows with dust mite covers. Controlling your allergies is very important to improving your asthma. If your experience frequent symptoms, then treatment may be required.

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Dr. Adair, can you share a little about the relationship with Asthma and GERD?

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drAdairAsthma Expert in reply toCarakraft

First, asthma doesn't cause GERD, and GERD doesn't cause asthma. However, many people with asthma have GERD, and GERD can be a major trigger for asthma symptoms. Therefore, it is important to control any reflux symptoms.

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Last question this evening...what do you think about the new biologic treatments for asthma?

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drAdairAsthma Expert in reply toCarakraft

For a long time, there has not been any new medicines for asthma. However, biologics are new medications that help us better control asthma symptoms.

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Thank so very much Dr. Adair for answering the questions this evening!

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