About Dr. Carlos Ramirez, MD
Carlos Ramirez, MD is a family medicine physician providing care to patients in Mission, Texas at Epical HealthMed.
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Are inhaled corticosteroids safe to use for my asthma?
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are a type of medication that is commonly used to treat asthma and other respiratory conditions. They are considered safe because they are delivered directly to the lungs...
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are a type of medication that is commonly used to treat asthma and other respiratory conditions. They are considered safe because they are delivered directly to the lungs...
I have long COVID. Should I be concerned about getting another COVID vaccine?
Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), refers to the persistence of symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, and muscle pain, among others, afte...
Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), refers to the persistence of symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, and muscle pain, among others, afte...
What are the best sunscreens?
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
What medications can help control my glucose levels with diabetes type 2?
There are several different types of medications that can be used to help control glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes, including:Metformin: This is a medication that helps lower blood sugar ...
There are several different types of medications that can be used to help control glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes, including:Metformin: This is a medication that helps lower blood sugar ...
When should I consider taking a medication for osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the bones to become brittle and fragile, increasing the risk of fractures. Medications for osteoporosis are typically recommended when a person is at high risk ...
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the bones to become brittle and fragile, increasing the risk of fractures. Medications for osteoporosis are typically recommended when a person is at high risk ...
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Trying to see a doctor today when you unexpectedly get sick is frustrating, inconvenient and potentially incredibly costly. You might wait days for an appointment with a primary care physician, waste hundreds of dollars in an emergency room, or need to rearrange your life to fit a doctor's visit into your schedule. And once you finally get there, it's likely you'll still watch the minutes tick by in a waiting room.
At Epical HealthMed, we believe getting access to high quality, last minute care should be simple, fast and effortless. You should be able to know when you’ll be seen and how much it will cost. EHM prompts medical care when you need it.
At Epical HealthMed, we believe getting access to high quality, last minute care should be simple, fast and effortless. You should be able to know when you’ll be seen and how much it will cost. EHM prompts medical care when you need it.