Dr. Robert Ramirez, MD
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Dr. Robert Ramirez, MD is a board-certified San Antonio allergist providing care to patients at the Certified Allergy & Asthma of San Antonio..
Dr. Ramirez's clinical interests include many forms of allergic and immunologic diseases including rhinitis and sinus disease, respiratory diseases like asthma and COPD, skin rashes, food and medication allergies, among others.
About Dr. Robert Ramirez, MD
Dr. Ramirez is currently involved in clinical research covering a wide array of diseases including allergic rhinitis, asthma and COPD, and eczema, at the Biogenics Research Institute in the Medical Center.
Dr. Robert Ramirez has written papers in medical journals on various allergy and immunology topics. In 2010, he served as President of the San Antonio Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Society.
Dr. Robert Ramirez was recently recognized as a Super Doctor, by the Texas Monthly magazine.
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Allergy shots is the most commonly used form of immunotherapy. It is very effective in reducing allergy symptoms and therefore the need for medication. It is the only treatment that allows us to make positive changes to the immune system, and can reduce the chances of developing new allergies and asthma. Your allergy shots will include a combination of the allergens you are sensitive to, which can include pollens, molds, pets, insects and dust mites. Initially the shots are ...
With the proper workup and plan, we can reduce the chances of allergic reactions with foods. There is no approved treatment for food allergies. The recommended management includes identifying the food allergens that are provoking symptoms, confirming the allergy with testing, and implementing dietary changes to avoid the food. Some patients may require carrying an epinephrine auto-injector to treat possible systemic allergic reactions. Identifying and avoiding these food all...
With the right inhalers and proper technique, symptoms can be controlled effectively. Asthma is more and more recognized to be a spectrum and not a single disease. We carefully review your history and your breathing test results, to firstly establish the severity of your asthma. With this information we can then establish the risks of future asthma attacks, and the goals of your treatment. We custom-tailor your medication to your needs. We also review the correct use of these m...
Patient Education Resources
EpiPens do have an expiration date, and it is important to replace them before they expire. The expiration date can be found on the packaging and the device itself.An expired EpiPen® may not work ...
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation and itching. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of the immune syst...
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
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 ...
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
- Undergraduate Degree: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
- Medical Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
- Allergy Fellowship: University of Texas Medical Branch
