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What to Expect During a Skin Prick Test
Identifying the substances that trigger allergy symptoms is the first step in preventing allergic…

Can Children Outgrow a Milk Allergy?
Milk allergies in children are driven by an immune system reaction to the proteins in cow’s milk. Due to…

3 Keys to an Allergy-Free Spring
Across Atlanta and the surrounding areas, people of all ages are feeling the effects of spring…

What Are the Best Ways to Manage a Tree Pollen Allergy?
Early spring is one of the most difficult times of year for anyone with a tree pollen allergy. Warm…

How to Manage Your Child’s Peanut Allergy
Peanut allergies are among the leading causes of severe allergic reactions in children, most commonly…

Tips for Surviving High Pollen Counts
Common hay fever symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes and a runny nose are a constant struggle for…

Dr. Chacko Explains Outdoor Allergies & Exercise
Do you believe having allergies or asthma takes exercise off the table? Not so fast – exercise is still important for the body, including the lungs. Here’s what you need…

Dr. Chacko on WSB-TV – Smog Alert Warnings
We are definitely seeing more air quality “smog alert” warnings these days. Dr. Chacko explains why, and details how those of us with asthma, COPD, or other lung…

Dr. Chacko Discussing Peanut Allergies on Headline News
As research brings new info, today’s data-based treatment practices for peanut allergies have changed. Watch to get the latest news, including desensitization to…

Spring Allergies HLN Interview with Dr. Chacko
If you’re one of the many whose allergies kick up when spring arrives, get Dr. Chacko’s views on treatment options including antihistamines, the saline rinse of the neti…

Peanut Allergy Treatment Shows Promise
Can consuming the allergen bring benefits to those with peanut allergy? Oral immunotherapy (OIT) is the monitored, very gradual introduction of an allergen…

Dr. Chacko Discussing the Latest in Peanut Allergy on CNN
More children today have a peanut allergy, with rates tripling in 20 years. Dr. Chacko explains the latest thinking and practices on peanut allergy, and what this…