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Dr. Gita Ram, MD is an allergist and immunologist in Philadelphia, PA specializing in allergy & immunology and general pediatrics. She graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Gita Ram, MD is affiliated with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
3550 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
550 S. Goddard Boulevard
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.
Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:
Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.
There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.
Dr. Gita Ram, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. She completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Allergy and Immunology - American Board of Allergy and Immunology Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Allergy and Immunology - American Board of Allergy and Immunology Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gita Ram, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,100
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$800
NON-PRODUCT $800 |
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$207
QVAR $207 |
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$150
GARDASIL $150 |
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Dr. Gita Ram's areas of specialization are general pediatrics and allergy & immunology; she sees patients in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Ram obtained a license to practice in Pennsylvania.
