Ringwala Allergy & Asthma

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At Ringwala Allergy and Asthma, we are committed to providing a full range of allergy and asthma care. We find the root cause of your allergies and address them for long-term relief through diagnosis and complete treatment.
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Seasonal sniffles, year-round allergies, food allergies or asthma, Ringwala Allergy and Asthma provides expert care that puts your health first.

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Allergy Treatments

With treatments tailored to your unique allergy profile, Dr. Ringwala helps you reclaim comfort, control, and confidence in your everyday life.
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Asthma Treatments

Asthma doesn’t have to control your life. With personalized treatment, lasting relief is within reach. Get the treatment you deserve.
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Personalized, in-office allergy and asthma care for kids and adults- delivered with compassion and lasting results.

Call us now for any questions about your allergies or asthma!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to your questions about allergies

What is an allergy?

The word allergy is derived from the Greek word allegros, which means an unusual or altered reaction. About 15-20% of The United States population develops this unusual reaction to pollen, molds, house dust, animal fur, and chemicals. This happens because of a biological tendency of the immune system of the body to overreact to these otherwise harmless substances.

The body is reacting in an attempt to expel substances that it perceives as harmful- through runny nose, watery eyes, or sneezing . This tendency frequently runs in the family.

How are allergies treated?

Because allergies are determined by your genes, there is no complete cure for allergies, but they are controllable with modern treatments. There is no need to suffer from allergy symptoms. There are three modes of treatment for allergy:

  1. Avoidance of allergy-causing agents: This is a very important part of controlling allergies.
  2. Medications: Highly effective medications to control allergies.
  3. Immunotherapy:
    1. Allergy shots: Allergy injections given just under the skin (subcutaneous).
      These are given only when complete avoidance is not possible and medications do not completely control the symptoms. Allergy shots treat the cause of the disease by modifying the body’s response at the molecular level to resemble a non-allergic state. Medications generally control the body’s response (and therefore symptoms) but do not prevent the response, and therefore are not a substitute for injections. Medications and injections are complementary to each other.
    2. Sublingual Immunotherapy (no shots): Under-the-tongue drops or tablets are available for some, but not all causes of allergies as an alternative to allergy shots. Sublingual immunotherapy is a relatively new form of treatment. Consult our doctors for details.

To get the maximum relief from symptoms, patients often need more than one type of treatment. A single mode of treatment is likely to lead to incomplete relief.

Why have allergy shots when very effective medications are available?

Allergy shots have the following advantages over medication:  

  • Shots restore the defense system of the body at the molecular level to resemble people without allergies.
  • Shots prevent the development of new allergies.
  • Shots prevent the development of asthma in persons with allergic rhinitis (hay fever).
  • The benefit of shots lasts even after they are discontinued.

Medications do not have any of the above benefits. Medications help you as long as you keep taking them regularly (usually each day), but the benefits from medications stop when you stop taking them. Because allergies are a chronic problem, most patients have to take medications for a long time.

It is very important to be aware of these differences between medications and allergy shots before making decisions regarding your treatment.

What is an allergist?
An allergist is a physician specially trained to manage and treat allergies and asthma. Becoming an allergist/immunologist requires completion of at least nine years of training after completing a four year undergraduate degree:
  • Medical school (four years)
  • Residency in internal medicine or pediatrics (three years)
  • Fellowship (specialized training) in allergy and immunology (two years)

Sudip N. Ringwala, D.O. has an internal medicine background and has completed his fellowship in allergy and immunology in Florida.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Ringwala, give us a call at 262-657-9390.

We have four conveniently located offices in Kenosha, Oshkosh, Franklin, and Sturtevant, WI.