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Readers Respond: How Did You Pick Your Asthma Doctor?
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Updated April 14, 2009

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Choosing the right doctor for your asthma is very important. You want someone who is knowledgeable and up to date, but you also need someone that understands you, is willing to work with you, and will listen to your issues. What things do you think about when choosing a doctor? How Did You Decide?

Picking My Asthma Doctor

I went to an asthma support group at my local hospital and asked people's opinions. I wanted someone with good listening skills, would make me a partner in my asthma care, and was well thought of by other patients.
—Guest Rick

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