Dr. Rima Sanka, DO


Physician
Allergy

Advanced Allergy and Asthma Care
4543 South Manhattan Ave.
Suite 101
Tampa, Florida 33611
For an appointment, call (727) 544-8100
Website

Conditions Treated

Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anaphylaxis (Anaphyactic Shock)
Asthma
Atopic Dermatitis
Food Allergy
Hereditary Angioedema (HAE)
Hives (Urticaria)
Sinusitis

Procedures & Services

Allergy Shots (Immunotherapy)
Allergy Tests
Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Food Challenge Test
Lung Function Tests
Patch Testing for Contact Dermatitis

Tips & Wisdom

Moisturizers for Eczema
Eczema is the general term given to different types of persistent skin inflammation called dermatitis. The  most common form of eczema is atopic dermatitis, an oversensitivity to environmental factors such as allergens and other pollutants. Atopic dermatitis is commonly found in people who have hay fever, asthma, or other allergies. The most common symptoms of eczema is red, itchy, and swollen skin. Symptoms can vary according to the type of eczema and the individual person affected. Som...

Patient Education Resources

How does bronchial thermoplasty work to treat asthma?
Thermoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that uses heat to reduce the smooth muscle in the airways, which can help to open up the airways and make it easier to breathe. The procedure is typicall...
How long does it take to get allergy relief from allergy shots
Allergy shots, also known as immunotherapy, is a treatment that can help to reduce the severity of allergic reactions by gradually exposing the body to increasing amounts of the allergen over time. Th...
I have COPD. What can help me breathe better?
Treatment for COPD can help improve breathing and slow the progression of the disease. Some treatments include:bronchodilators, which are medications that relax the muscles around the airways to help ...
Is there a treatment for food allergy?
The treatment for food allergies is to strictly avoid the allergenic food, and in case of accidental exposure, the use of rescue medications such as antihistamines and epinephrine (injectable) in the ...
What is the treatment for severe asthma?
Severe asthma is a type of asthma that is characterized by frequent exacerbations, or "flare-ups," and difficulty controlling symptoms with traditional asthma medications. The treatment of s...

Advanced Allergy and Asthma Care

We have been treating adult and pediatric patients since 1999. You will only be treated by board certified and fellowship trained Allergy, Asthma, and Immunologists. Our offices are conveniently located in Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough counties, including: Pinellas Park, Florida / New Port Richey, Florida /Dunedin, Florida / South Tampa, Florida and Westchase, Florida open 6 days per week, with appointments from 7 am to 5:30 pm.

For your convenience, our New Port Richey office is open the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month, subject to change based on holidays.

Dr. Chamarthy, and Dr. Sanka treat adults and children of all ages for allergy, asthma and immunologic conditions. We are now accepting new patients.