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
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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

Could gluten be triggering my asthma?
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 ...
How do biologics work to treat my 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 ...
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...
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 ...
Is there a treatment for peanut allergy?
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...

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.