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Top Back-to-School Tips for Children With Allergies
As kids return to school after summer break, many types of allergies present a risk to their health…
How to Manage and Relieve Seasonal Allergy Symptoms
As many people in the Atlanta area already know, allergy season in Georgia often starts early in the year and persists into fall. For those with severe allergies…
Common Asthma Triggers and How to Treat Them
Asthma triggers are the factors that set off a person’s asthma symptoms. Identifying these triggers…
How to Know You Need to See an Allergist
As one of the main causes of chronic illness, allergies can severely impact a person’s health. But with many people only experiencing…
What Is Oral Allergy Syndrome?
OAS, or pollen-food allergy syndrome, is an allergic reaction to specific proteins in fruits, vegetables and nuts. The cause of the syndrome…
What Allergies Does a Food Allergy Doctor Treat?
Food allergies are among the most common triggers of severe allergic reactions in both adults and children. While severe reactions are possible…
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…
