SEATTLE OFFICE CLOSED ON SAT, JULY 5TH

SINGULAIR UPDATE
The FDA informed healthcare professionals and patients of the Agency's investigation of the possible association between the use of Singulair and behavior/mood changes, suicidality (suicidal thinking and behavior) and suicide. Singulair is a leukotriene receptor antagonist used to treat asthma and the symptoms of allergic rhinitis, and to prevent exercise-induced asthma. Patients should not stop taking Singulair before talking to their doctor if they have questions about the new information. Healthcare professionals and caregivers should monitor patients taking Singulair for suicidality (suicidal thinking and behavior) and changes in behavior and mood.
This early communication is in keeping with FDA’s commitment to inform the public about its ongoing safety reviews of drugs. Due to the complexity of the analyses, FDA anticipates that it may take up to 9 months to complete the ongoing evaluations. As soon as this review is complete, FDA will communicate the conclusions and recommendations to the public.
Read the complete 2008 MedWatch Safety Summary, including a link to the FDA Early Communication about an Ongoing Safety Review regarding this issue at:
http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2008/safety08.htm#Singulair

DR. DAVID NAIMI JOINED PRACTICE IN MARCH
Dr. Naimi will be seeing patients primarily in our Everett and Mount Vernon offices beginning March 1st.
He received his Fellowship in Asthma and Immunology from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He did his Residency at the Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital in Cleveland.
Dr. Naimi is a native of Mukilteo, WA

EVERETT OFFICE HAS MOVED
We have moved to a new, expanded space to better serve our patients and to have room for our newest physician, Dr. David Naimi.
The new space is located about 3 blocks south of the current office--it is in the Silverlake Pavillion, directly across the street from Costco.
The address is 10333 19th Ave. SE, Suite 105.

QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR BILL?
You will be able to have quick access to our Patient Accounts staff via the internet. They will contact you within 48 hours.
ptaccounts@nwasthma.com