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What Are the Benefits of Allergy Desensitization?
Enjoying a comfortable and healthy life can often depend on how well we manage our allergies…

Is a Skin Prick Test Better Than a Skin Patch Test?
Safe and accurate allergy testing is essential to delivering the best food, environmental and skin…

Why Do I Keep Getting Sinus Infections From Allergies?
Are you among the many in Atlanta who find that their sinusitis keeps returning, despite undergoing…

What Causes Asthma Issues During Cold Weather?
For people with asthma, exposure to cold weather is a leading cause of health issues. Identifying…

What Food Allergies Can You Treat With Desensitization?
Oral immunotherapy is a popular and effective treatment for food allergies that produces lasting results…

How Can an Allergist Treat Postnasal Drip?
Do you suffer from frequent night-time coughing and the need to clear your throat? If so, you may…

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…

New Guidelines for Introducing Peanut-Containing Foods to Infants
Approximately 2 percent of American children have some form of peanut allergy. The fact that some peanut allergies are so severe that they can lead to a life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis has…