Dr. Ramarathinam Nagarajan, MD
Pediatric Allergy
Medical Expertise of Dr. Ramarathinam Nagarajan, MD
Dr. Nagarajan is board certified Minnesota allergist and immunologist. He is also a board-certified pediatrician. He provides care to patients for all ages for a wide range of allergic disorders, including allergies, asthma, eczema and food allergies.
About Dr. Ramarathinam Nagarajan, MD
Dr. Nagarajan joined Eisenstadt Allergy & Asthma (EAA) in June 2000.
Tips & Wisdom
Using extracts of common allergens, a few skin tests demonstrate whether allergy is present. EAA first uses the prick testing method. It is associated with a bit of discomfort and small children may shed some tears. The test is performed by pressing a very small needle coated with the testing solution into the outermost layer of the skin of the forearm. If the prick tests are negative, intradermal tests may be required in order to not miss significant allergy factors. Intradermal testing invo...
Patient Education Resources
There is some evidence to suggest that gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, may be a trigger for asthma symptoms in some individuals. However, the relationship between gluten and asthma ...
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat asthma, a chronic lung disease characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of ...
It's important for those with asthma to have an asthma action plan.An asthma action plan is a written document that outlines specific steps for managing asthma symptoms and preventing asthma attac...
The treatment for peanut allergy is strict avoidance of peanuts and products that may contain peanuts. In case of accidental exposure, the use of rescue medications such as antihistamines and epinephr...
The treatment of childhood asthma is similar to that of adult asthma, but there are some important considerations.The main goal of treatment is to control symptoms, prevent exacerbations and improve t...
Education & Training
Dr. Nagarajan graduated from Madurai Medical College in Madurai, India in 1985. He completed his pediatric residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York and his fellowship in allergy and immunology at the University of South Florida in 1996.
Professional Affiliations
Eisenstadt Allergy & Asthma
The practice was founded in 1940 by William Sawyer Eisenstadt, M.D., one of the nation’s founding fathers of modern allergy practice. Dr. Eisenstadt retired in 1991, after more than 50 years in the specialty.
Each physician at EAA has had thorough training and years of experience in the field of allergy and immunology.
All of our physicians are certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology, so the next time you are at any of our clinics you can be certain you will be in safe and experienced hands.