Dr. Michael Rupp
Allergy and Immunology
Las Cruces, NM
23 years experience male
Locations
The Allergy & Asthma Clinic of Southern New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM
Phone
Practice website
Insurances accepted
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
Presbyterian Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
Molina Healthcare Inc
Cigna
Amerigroup
Medicaid
MultiPlan, Inc
About
Bio
I am a board certified Allergist Immunologist with training in both adult internal medicine and pediatrics. I specialize in the top quality care of asthma, allergy, and other immunologic diseases.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Allergy and Immunology
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Pediatric Allergy and Asthma
Doctor Q&A
313 Answers
77 Agrees
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Ruppanswered
Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Get Allergy Test: Food allergies usually cause one or more of the following symptoms: hives, swelling, immediate crampy painful vomiting or diarrhea, throat or tongue s... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Not Usually: Normally twin research studies like to study identical twins because the genetics are identical.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Yes But Not All: Asthma is a complex disease. If you look at statistics, there are more children with asthma than there are adults with asthma and so one would assume... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Look On Can: I'm sure that there are risks if a large amount is inhaled all at once or if a small amount is inhaled every single day, and some asthmatics can have ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Not common: I do not know the exact percentages and I am not a pediatric hematologist, but it is not common.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Ignore: Tell your doctor what you are experiencing. A rash? Itching? hives? Then ask what to do.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Yes: Especially if you are allergic to dogs to start with. I would recommend getting allergy tested to see if you are dog allergic. If you are, an antihi... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
See Below: If you are blood type B and you have Rh factor present the. You are B+.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Alcohol Flushing: Alcohol flushing syndrome usually appears in people of Asian descent who lack the alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme which then causes a buildup in formalde... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
See Below: Hives are raised reddish ithcy spots that appear more red on the edges and more pale in the center. They can occur anywhere on the body and one indiv... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
More Information: This could be everything from a skin disorder to nose allergies, to sleep deprivation. You should see your doctor to evaluate for these things. Also... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Ruppanswered
Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Yes: Food allergies can cause hives, but only associated with the specific food you are allergic to. So if you are getting hives while avoiding that food ... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Ruppanswered
Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Antihistamines: H1 antihistamines like Zyrtec, Xyzal, (levocetirizine) Claratin are all category B in pregnancy and so assumed to be safe. Also H2 antihistamines like... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Ruppanswered
Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Sometimes: Usually, if you are having an allergic reaction to a medication you will get a rash not just itching. But, if you get itching all over every time you... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Ruppanswered
Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Yes: you can take both together. You do not want to take Allegra (fexofenadine) with grapefruit juice.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Ignore: Be aware that many types of bipolar disorder are inherited as a dominant gene and may put your child.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Ignore: Do avoid wheat. Do let your doctor know if the diarrhea does not get better.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Ruppanswered
Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Unlikely: Sjögren's syndrome in not the cause. This is typical of plantar fasciitis. You will need orthotics, ice, stretches, anti inflammatories and often se... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Michael Ruppanswered
Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Very Hard To Say: It could be, but it could be many other things. You should make sure you get a second opinion if you have been told there is nothing there. Sometime... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Ruppanswered
Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Intestine Recovering: Often gastrointestinal infections will begin in the stomach and move down the GI tract so you may begin with vomiting and end with diarrhea. Sometime... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Ruppanswered
Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Yes: That is why we use inhalers for asthma or nasal sprays for nasal allergies or steroid injections in inflamed joints. All of these create localized im... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Michael Ruppanswered
Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Yes and No: Your thyroid condition is not causing your food related symptoms, but it can cause your anxiety.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Ruppanswered
Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Yes: Many people eat gluten and have no problems with it. It is important to realize that many people who are not allergic to gluten and don't have celiac... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Ruppanswered
Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Yes: As we age our immune system does decline a little in function and that could explain an increase in infections. However, other things can also cause ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Not Normally: IBS is usually lower intestinal inorigin and symptoms (gas, bloating, diarrhea) while heartburn is due to acid from the stomach getting into the esoph... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Ruppanswered
Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Please Clarify: I am not familiar with a tactu pump, but if you can clarify what this is I would be happy to help you.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Inflammatory: Nasal polyps are fluids filled sacs that grow in the nose and sinuses and are most often caused by airborne allergens or aspirin allergy. The may nee... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
See a Neurologist: You need to see a doctor who specializes in the treatment of myasthenia. This is usually a neurologist. Mother can help you identify treatments that ... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Most Likely: she will probably be ok, but the best thing to do is call poison control and confirm dose and side effects that are possible.
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A 53-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Ruppanswered
Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
No: Barium x-rays may show some LPR but not post nasal drip. The best tests for LPR are esophageal acid probe/mannometry and/or nasopharyngoscopy to visu... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Not Allergy: Your sensitivity to fragrance is not an allergy it is what we call vasomotor rhinitis or non-allergic rhinitis. It is due to increased irritability o... Read More
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A 39-year-old male asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Fluconazole: See your doctor and have him prescribe Fluconazole 150 mg once daily and repeat in 5 days if not better. You can also use an anti fungal mouth rinse.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Nothing Safe: There are no safe medication for use over the counter for asthma control. If you cannot see the doctor for 2 weeks then go to an urgent care if not t... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Ruppanswered
Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
No: Specific allergies are not genetic, but the tendency to develop allergies is. You cannot be allergic to something you have never been exposed to, so ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
See A Physician: Hair loss can be due to multiple causes. Common causes can be stress, low thyroid, dermatitis, and vitamin deficiencies. You should see a physician ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Both: It depends on how you apply your charge to the gel
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
See a Specialist: This is a complicated question that cannot be well answered in only 400 characters. The problems with formula may be allergy or lactose intolerance o... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Ruppanswered
Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Yes: You cannot be allergic to something you've never been exposed to so you have to eat a food at least once to develop an allergy to it.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
2 Types: There are two types of irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea predominant and alternating constipation and diarrhea. There is some kind of rhythmic muscl... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
How Does It Look Bad: Spirometry can show many different lung problems. It is impossible to tell you more without seeing the numbers.
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Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
A Few Days: This is usually self limited and should resolve on its own in a few more days.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Symptoms: Please explain what symptoms you are having with red wine as it is not clear from your question.
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Maybe: I would suggest you see a rheumatologist. It is hard to answer your question fully with more information.
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Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Stop Supplement: I agree that stopping the supplement is a good idea. I would wait and repeat test a few weeks after that, unless you are experiencing flushing or oth... Read More
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Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
See Below: The top 3 causes of chronic cough are in order, post nasal drip>asthma>acid reflux which may be silent. That and an ACE inhibitor cough account... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Maybe: Actually all allergies can get worse, stay the same, or worsen during pregnancy. We call it the rule of thirds. Your body changes so that you do not... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Get Spirometry: Your asthma may be flared up due to the season and the pollen counts. I would suggest you see your doctor and get a breathing test called a spirometr... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Questions: So when you say every month, is it around your menstrual cycle? Are there symptoms at other times? Does the nausea always start with a yawn.? We ne... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Get Tested: If you ar paranoid about going to the hospital and you feel you are at risk, see a private doctor in a clinic of go to a public health clinic, they ca... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
See Below: Chronic sinus inflammation can cause a sensation of light headedness when it is flared-up. However, if you feel like the room is spinning or feel lik... Read More
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Dr. Rupp is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Rupp is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Wow I didn't realize allergies could take such a toll the eyes! I've also taken a lot of excedrin for migraines lately! Thanks!
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Thanks for the tip. Artin didn't work. Planning on using plain mucinex in case it's thicken miscue. Any thoughts on that?? Oh, Happy Holidays
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Your answer was very helpful! Thanks :) thanks dr. I took one generic of zyrtec 3 hours ago but not drowsy yet
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California, CA
Graduated 2000MD
Residency
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Awards
"America's Top Physicians", Consumers Research Council of America
Most Influential Doctors, USA Today
Top Doctor, First Place, New Mexico - Fall
2014
Affiliations
American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Member, New Mexico Medical Society
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